There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane DSM - LBB
4h 40m$166–693Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane MLI - LBB
6h 58m$110–464Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
21h 45m$177–293Drive 883.9 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Lubbockcar 883.9 mi
14h 11m$162–233Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field
- Fly from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane SUX - LBB
5h 2m$129–477Fly from Omaha
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane OMA - LBB
6h 58m$121–575
Iowa to Lubbock by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Lubbock is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 14h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Lubbock is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
The distance between Iowa and Lubbock is 722 miles. The road distance is 889.1 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Lubbock without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Iowa to Lubbock, including transfers.
Iowa to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Lubbock is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 21h 45m.
Iowa to Lubbock bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Lubbock is 889 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Iowa to Lubbock.
What companies run services between Iowa, 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 Tulsa Bus Station and Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta in around 21h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Omaha to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- 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
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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