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How to get fromSan Diego to Lubbockby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SAN - LBB
    4h 30m
    $80–334

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1192s
    28h 22m
    $204–310

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    28h 36m
    $604–947

  4. Drive  1,028.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lubbockcar car 1,028.9 mi
    17h 37m
    $188–272

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Big Springbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    30h 20m
    $238–356

  6. Bus via Ciudad Juárez #2

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1192s
    31h 10m
    $252–382

San Diego to Lubbock by tram, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Civic Center Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via San Ysidro Station, San Ysidro, Cbx, Cross Border Express, San Diego, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 28h 22m.

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