There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tampa
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane TPA - LBB
6h 39m$130–574Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus
- Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
34h 7m$315–508Drive 1,388.9 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Lubbockcar 1,388.9 mi
24h 31m$254–367Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane SRQ - LBB
11h 1m$169–690Train to Orlando, fly
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane MCO - LBB
8h 46m$146–537
Tampa (TPA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lubbock is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 24h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lubbock is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tallahassee, Hyatt Regency Houston and Fort Worth Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 7m.
The distance between Tampa and Lubbock is 1231 miles. The road distance is 1397 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 34h 7m and costs $310 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Tampa to Lubbock, including transfers.
Tampa to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lubbock is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 34h 7m.
Tampa to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Lubbock is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 5:29 PM in Tampa and 4:29 PM in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Orlando, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lubbock is 1397 miles. It takes approximately 24h 31m to drive from Tampa to Lubbock.
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