There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to Kearney by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane LBB - EAR
5h 58m$128–477Drive 606.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lubbock to Kearneycar 606.5 mi
11h 20m$104–150Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Denver to Holdregetrain
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
17h 24m$352–532Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane LBB - GRI
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
7h 6m$123–477Bus
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus FlixBus 2245
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Kearneybus Greyhound US0123S
18h 5m$157–252Bus via Kearney
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Stationbus FlixBus 2245
- Take the bus from Denver to Kearneybus Bhl 120
18h 43m$220–317
Lubbock to Kearney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Kearney is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $120 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Kearney via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Lubbock and Kearney is 529 miles. The road distance is 610 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Kearney without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 17h 24m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lubbock to Kearney, including transfers.
Lubbock to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Kearney is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $120 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 18h 5m.
Lubbock to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Kearney is 610 miles. It takes approximately 11h 20m to drive from Lubbock to Kearney.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Kearney via Denver Union Station in around 18h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- tony@expressarrow.com
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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