There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Lubbock by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Merced to Fresnobus
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane FAT - LBB
7h 56m$146–593Bus, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Merced to Modestobus
- Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane OAK - LBB
9h 46m$141–594Bus via Tucson
- Take the bus from Merced to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
30h 25m$213–323Bus, train
- Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus
- Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
33h 58m$384–813Drive 1,271.1 mi
- Drive from Merced to Lubbockcar 1,271.1 mi
21h 12m$232–336Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane SMF - LBB
9h 51m$179–705Bus, train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Merced to Mantecabus
- Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane SJC - LBB
11h 12m$190–728Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Big Springbus
- Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
34h 20m$228–427Bus, train via Denver
- Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
47h 59m$499–1,049
Merced to Lubbock by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merced to Lubbock is to bus via Tucson which costs $210 - $330 and takes 30h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Merced to Lubbock is to bus and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Merced and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tucson and El Paso Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.
The distance between Merced and Lubbock is 1109 miles. The road distance is 1278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merced to Lubbock without a car is to bus via Tucson which takes 30h 25m and costs $210 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Merced to Lubbock, including transfers.
Merced to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Merced Bus Stop station.
Merced to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Lubbock is 2h ahead of Merced. It is currently 11:38 AM in Merced and 1:38 PM in Lubbock.
Yes, the driving distance between Merced to Lubbock is 1279 miles. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Merced to Lubbock.
What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Merced to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Tucson, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 30h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
- Phone
- +52 644 410 2444
- atencionaclientes@tufesa.com.mx
- Website
- tufesa.com.mx
Bus from Merced to Fresno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $7–21
- Titanium
- $7–20
Bus from Merced to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Schedules at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Book at
- tufesa.com.mx
- Plus
- $95–140
- Titanium
- $107–112
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Merced to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–160
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $130–160
Bus from Tucson to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- tufesainternacional.com
- Adult One way
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Big Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Merced Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Merced to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denver Union Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Merced to Modesto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $24–35
Bus from Merced to Manteca
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $26–40
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
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