There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Austin by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane LBB - AUS
2h 19m$79–424Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1144
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Austintrain Texas Eagle
11h 13m$66–313Bus via Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1144
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Austin
9h 40m$168–233Drive 372.2 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Austincar 372.2 mi
6h 29m$68–99Fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane LBB - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austincar
4h 42m$79–380Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1184s
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Austinbus FlixBus 2230
12h 20m$67–134
Lubbock to Austin by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Austin is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Austin. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Austin Doubletree University Area via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Lubbock and Austin is 359 miles. The road distance is 374.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Austin without a car is to bus via Fort Worth which takes 9h 40m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Lubbock to Austin, including transfers.
Lubbock to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $75 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus via Fort Worth, which costs $160 - $240 and takes 9h 40m.
Lubbock to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Austin is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Lubbock to Austin.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Austin Doubletree University Area via Ft Worth Bus Station and Fort Worth in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Austin Doubletree University Area
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $127–137
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $127
- adult
- $137
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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