There are 10 ways to get from Lubbock to California by plane, bus (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 to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LBB - SAN
5h 27m$140–677Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane LBB - LAX
6h 29m$94–386Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1192s
- Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus El Paso
21h 30m$169–256Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
26h 28m$125–316Drive 1,092.9 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Los Angelescar 1,092.9 mi
18h 10m$200–289Fly to Long Beach Airport
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane LBB - LGB
5h 50m$105–464Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane LBB - FAT
6h 31m$149–723Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane LBB - BUR
6h 32m$118–529Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane LBB - SNA
7h 39m$124–578Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus Greyhound US1184s / ...
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
26h$110–246
Lubbock to California by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to California is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 26h.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to California is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to California. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
The distance between Lubbock and California is 908 miles. The road distance is 1099.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to California without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 21h 30m and costs $160 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Lubbock to California, including transfers.
Lubbock to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to California is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 21h 30m.
Lubbock to California bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.
California is 2h behind Lubbock. It is currently 12:35 PM in Lubbock and 10:35 AM in California.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and California, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via El Paso Bus Station and El Paso in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Austin, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Austin, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Austin, Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- 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 El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–160
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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