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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Lubbockby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lubbock by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane SBA - LBB
    6h 31m
    $108–464

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    26h 16m
    $183–281

  3. Train, bus via Albuquerque

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    29h 46m
    $178–492

  4. Drive 1,164.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lubbockcar car 1,164.6 mi
    19h 48m
    $213–307

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane LAX - LBB
    9h 3m
    $127–483

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Big Springbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    29h 45m
    $142–332

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    31h 28m
    $148–362

Santa Barbara to Lubbock by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration26h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Patsaouras Transit Plaza at Union Station, Spring St & 7th St, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 26h 16m.

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