There are 6 ways to get from Tampa to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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$120–524Bus via Houston
- 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
33h 42m$310–451Drive 1,388.9 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Lubbockcar 1,388.9 mi
24h 26m$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
8h 33m$190–791Train 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$142–551Bus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
34h 30m$240–404
Tampa to Lubbock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Lubbock is to bus which costs $240 - $410 and takes 34h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Lubbock is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $120 - $550.
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 33h 42m.
The distance between Tampa and Lubbock is 1232 miles. The road distance is 1397 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Lubbock without a car is to bus via Houston which takes 33h 42m and costs $310 - $460.
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 $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Houston, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 33h 42m.
Tampa to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.
Lubbock is 1h behind Tampa. It is currently 5:11 AM in Tampa and 4:11 AM 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) hourly. 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 33h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Tampa to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Orlando, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Orlando to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahassee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Lubbock is 1397 miles. It takes approximately 24h 26m to drive from Tampa to Lubbock.
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