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How to get fromDes Moines to Lubbockby plane, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane DSM - LBB
    5h
    $166–793

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    20h 35m
    $121–363

  3. Drive 883.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Lubbockcar car 883.9 mi
    14h 14m
    $162–233

  4. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    27h 45m
    $224–368

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1144
    28h 5m
    $129–257

Des Moines to Lubbock by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 20h 35m.

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