There are 11 ways to get from Lubbock to Riverside by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, shuttle, 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 Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane LBB - ONT
7h 35m$113–476Fly to Long Beach Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane LBB - LGB
- Take the bus from Village of Orange Zone 5 to Galleria @ Tyler EBbus
8h 27m$94–391Bus 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 San Bernardino, CAbus El Paso
22h 37m$142–245Bus, 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 Riversidetrain
24h 40m$277–607Drive 1,026.4 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to Riversidecar 1,026.4 mi
18h 36m$188–271Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane LBB - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
7h 52m$105–389Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane LBB - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
9h 3m$131–598Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane LBB - BUR
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
8h 42m$134–596Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane LBB - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave
8h 8m$137–481Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane LBB - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
10h 45m$130–484Bus
- 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 Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
28h 50m$169–327
Lubbock to Riverside by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to Riverside is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to Riverside is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $110 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at Magnolia + Beatty via El Paso, San Bernardino Transit Center and Vine St. Mobility Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Lubbock and Riverside is 948 miles. The road distance is 1032.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Riverside without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 22h 37m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Lubbock to Riverside, including transfers.
Lubbock to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to Riverside is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $110 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 22h 37m.
Lubbock to Riverside bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
Riverside is 2h behind Lubbock. It is currently 6:58 AM in Lubbock and 4:58 AM in Riverside.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Magnolia + Beatty via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino Transit Center, Vine Street Mobility Hub, and Vine St. Mobility Hub in around 22h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–350
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–430
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Montclair Transcenter
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to Riverside is 1032 miles. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Lubbock to Riverside.
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