The average bus between Gainesville and Lubbock takes 35h 50m and the fastest bus takes 33h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gainesville to Lubbock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Gainesville and Lubbock. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainesville is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Lubbock at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Tallahassee and take an average of 35h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


32h 25m • 2 changes
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36h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


32h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


36h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


32h 25m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


36h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Gainesville station and arriving at Lubbock station via Tallahassee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
Gainesville to Lubbock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.
Gainesville to Lubbock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
Book your Gainesville to Lubbock bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Gainesville and Lubbock is 1,897 km. The road distance is 2,311 km.
You can take a bus from Gainesville to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Central Station Capitol WB, Hyatt Regency Houston, Fort Worth, and Fort Worth Downtown in around 31h 25m.