There are 5 ways to get from Merkel to Lubbock by taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Merkel to Sweetwater
- Take the bus from Sweetwater to Big Spring
- Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
4h 15m$93–164Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merkel to Lubbock146.7 mi
2h 17m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)ABI - LBB
4h 1m$100–380Bus
- Take the bus from Abilene to MidlandDallas
- Take the bus from Midland to Lubbock
6h 52m$84–112Bus via Abilene
- Take the bus from Abilene to MidlandCuauhtémoc
- Take the bus from Midland to Lubbock
8h 6m$36–45
Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merkel to Lubbock is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Merkel to Lubbock is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Merkel and Lubbock is 203 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merkel to Lubbock without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 15m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Merkel to Lubbock, including transfers.
The best way to get from Merkel to Lubbock is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 6h 52m.
Yes, the driving distance between Merkel to Lubbock is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Merkel to Lubbock.
There are 118+ hotels available in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Merkel, TX, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merkel to Lubbock via Abilene and Midland in around 6h 52m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abilene to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sweetwater to Big Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Sweetwater to Big Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Abilene to Midland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 817-704-8506
- info@noroesteusa.com
- Website
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Midland to Lubbock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Abilene to Midland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Book at
- noroesteusa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
RoadRunner Taxi
- Phone
- +1 325-232-3295
- Website
- roadrunnertaxitx.com
Classic Cab and Courier
- Phone
- +1 325-677-8294
ABI Taxi
- Phone
- +1 325-603-4084
- Website
- abitaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide



