There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Lubbock by plane, train, bus, car, 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 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane RDU - LBB
7h 5m$140–624Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
34h 24m$235–393Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
2d 7h$586–1,287Drive 1,476 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Lubbockcar 1,476 mi
25h 49m$270–390Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane GSO - LBB
8h 8m$209–758Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus
35h 35m$226–386
Raleigh to Lubbock by train, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Lubbock is to bus which costs $220 - $390 and takes 35h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Lubbock is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.
The distance between Raleigh and Lubbock is 1341 miles. The road distance is 1484.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lubbock without a car is to train and bus which takes 34h 24m and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Raleigh to Lubbock, including transfers.
Raleigh to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Lubbock is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 35h 35m.
Raleigh to Lubbock bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Lubbock is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 10:35 AM in Raleigh and 9:35 AM in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 35h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Lubbock is 1485 miles. It takes approximately 25h 49m to drive from Raleigh to Lubbock.
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