There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Lubbock by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane TVC - LBB
6h 4m$141–588Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
35h 37mBus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
40h 23m$726–1,182Drive 1,422.7 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to Lubbockcar 1,422.7 mi
23h 17m$260–375Fly to Midland International Airport, drive
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane TVC - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Lubbockcar
7h 41m$146–601
Traverse City (TVC) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Lubbock is to drive which costs $260 - $380 and takes 23h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Lubbock is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 37m.
The distance between Traverse City and Lubbock is 1172 miles. The road distance is 1431 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 35h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Traverse City to Lubbock, including transfers.
Traverse City to Lubbock bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Lubbock is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 37m.
Traverse City to Lubbock bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Lubbock is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 10:21 PM in Traverse City and 9:21 PM in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 35h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Traverse City to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Traverse City to Midland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Traverse City to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Lubbock is 1431 miles. It takes approximately 23h 17m to drive from Traverse City to Lubbock.
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