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How to get fromLubbock to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Lubbock to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLBB - SAN
    5h 7m
    $130–627

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeLBB - LAX
    6h 4m
    $94–366

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus StationbusGreyhound US1192s
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los AngelesbusEl Paso
    21h 25m
    $174–227

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain
    26h 28m
    $152–353

  5. Drive 1,092.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lubbock to Los Angelescar1,092.9 mi
    18h 5m
    $200–289

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeLBB - LGB
    6h 25m
    $105–454

  7. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)planeLBB - FAT
    6h 31m
    $129–623

  8. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeLBB - BUR
    6h 12m
    $113–499

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeLBB - SNA
    7h 49m
    $119–528

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer StabusGreyhound US1184s / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    26h
    $212–363

Lubbock to California by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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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 25m.

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