What is the cheapest way to get from Lubbock to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to San Diego is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lubbock to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Lubbock to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Lubbock and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at San Diego via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 5m.

How far is it from Lubbock to San Diego?

The distance between Lubbock and San Diego is 907 miles. The road distance is 1035.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lubbock to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Lubbock to San Diego without a car is to bus and train via Albuquerque which takes 29h 3m and costs $170 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Lubbock to San Diego?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Lubbock to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubbock to San Diego bus from?

Lubbock to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Lubbock to San Diego?

The best way to get from Lubbock to San Diego is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 5m.

Where does the Lubbock to San Diego bus arrive?

Lubbock to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta station.

What is the time difference between Lubbock and San Diego?

San Diego is 2h behind Lubbock. It is currently 1:20 PM in Lubbock and 11:20 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Lubbock to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to San Diego is 1035 miles. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Lubbock to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1954+ hotels available in San Diego.

Lubbock to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lubbock to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)LBB - SAN
4h 52m
$105–507
Bus, train via Albuquerque
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Albuquerque Bus Station
3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Station
4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
29h 3m
$177–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
2. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Los Angeles Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
30h 5m
Drive 1,029.3 mi
1. Drive from Lubbock to San Diego1,029.3 mi
17h 41m
$188–272
Bus via Ciudad Juárez
1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to El Paso Bus StationGreyhound US1192s
2. Take the bus from El Paso to Cross Border Express, San DiegoEl Paso
30h 28m
$187–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lubbock to Odessa
2. Take the bus from Odessa to Alpine
3. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego
33h 48m
$133–352

Lubbock to San Diego by bus and train

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Distance: 901.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest 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 San Diego via Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 30h 5m.

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