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

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

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  1. Fly from Tampa

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane TPA - LBB
    6h 39m
    $120–514

  2. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    34h 7m
    $296–476

  3. Drive 1,388.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Lubbockcar car 1,388.9 mi
    24h 26m
    $254–367

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SRQ - LBB
    10h 19m
    $189–791

  5. Train to Orlando, fly

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane MCO - LBB
    8h 46m
    $143–544

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    34h 30m
    $225–420

Tampa to Lubbock by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,224.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, Hyatt Regency Houston, Fort Worth, and Fort Worth Downtown in around 34h 7m.

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