There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train
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 William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)HOU - LBB
3h 35m$111–575Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)IAH - LBB
3h 55m$71–326Bus
- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort WorthHouston
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer PlazaGreyhound US1144
10h 25m$190–305Drive 520 mi
- Drive from Houston to Lubbock520 mi
9h 14m$95–138Bus via Downtown Houston
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth DowntownFlixBus 2240
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer PlazaGreyhound US1144
11h 45m$107–244Train, bus
- Take the train from Houston to San Antonio StationSunset Limited
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer PlazaGreyhound US1184s
15h 24m$101–301
Houston to Lubbock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Lubbock is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Lubbock is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Hyatt Regency Houston and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Ft Worth Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Houston and Lubbock is 494 miles. The road distance is 523 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Houston to Lubbock, including transfers.
Houston to Lubbock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Lubbock is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 10h 25m.
Houston to Lubbock bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Fort Worth Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Lubbock is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Houston to Lubbock.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Fort Worth and Ft Worth Bus Station in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–140
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $120–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 713-635-4000
- Website
- ridemetro.org
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.ridemetro.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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