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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Marcos to Lubbock by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane CLD - LBB
    5h 59m
    $106–457

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    29h 6m
    $340–740

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to India St & C Stbus bus 235
    2. Take the bus from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot to Cross Border Xpressbus bus 4.1
    3. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    4. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    38h 58m
    $192–315

  4. Drive 1,041.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Lubbockcar car 1,041.1 mi
    17h 56m
    $190–275

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SAN - LBB
    8h 26m
    $112–444

San Marcos to Lubbock by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Escondido Transit Center Stall 6, Escondido Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego - Santa Fe Depot, Cross Border Xpress, Cross Border Express, San Diego, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 38h 58m.

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