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

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

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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 39m
    $103–420

  2. Bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus 235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Escondido to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Pasobus bus La
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    26h 22m

  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 31m
    $377–797

  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 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
    $224–342

  6. Bus #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 6m
    $236–397

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 5th Av to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Escondido Transit Center, Escondido, San Bernardino, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 26h 22m.

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