There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock by plane, bus (Amtrak, 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
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane BFL - LBB
5h 15m$127–480Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
26h 26mBus, train
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
29h 23mDrive 1,108.3 mi
- Drive from Bakersfield to Lubbockcar 1,108.3 mi
18h 32m$203–293Bus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
31h 5m
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Bakersfield to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Bakersfield and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Alameda / Los Angeles, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles and El Paso Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 26m.
The distance between Bakersfield and Lubbock is 1007 miles. The road distance is 1114.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 26h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock, including transfers.
Bakersfield to Lubbock bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bakersfield station.
The best way to get from Bakersfield to Lubbock is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs and takes 26h 26m.
Bakersfield to Lubbock bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Lubbock is 2h ahead of Bakersfield. It is currently 2:06 PM in Bakersfield and 4:06 PM in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Los Angeles, Alameda / Los Angeles, Spring / 7th, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 26h 26m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Lubbock is 1115 miles. It takes approximately 18h 32m to drive from Bakersfield to Lubbock.
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