There are 5 ways to get from Tempe to Lubbock by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane PHX - LBB
3h 25m$70–334Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus Cbx
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus Greyhound US1192s
16h 10m$122–187Drive 696.6 mi
- Drive from Tempe to Lubbockcar 696.6 mi
13h 20m$128–184Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff 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
20h 3m$283–447Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Big Springbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus Greyhound US1184s
20h 21m$153–232
Tempe to Lubbock by tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to Lubbock is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to Lubbock is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to Lubbock. However, there are services departing from Phoenix and arriving at Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via El Paso Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
The distance between Tempe and Lubbock is 604 miles. The road distance is 700.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to Lubbock without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 16h 10m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Tempe to Lubbock, including transfers.
Tempe to Lubbock bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Tempe to Lubbock is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 10m.
Tempe to Lubbock bus services, operated by CBX Cross Border Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Lubbock is 2h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 4:59 AM in Tempe and 6:59 AM in Lubbock.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McClintock Dr/Apache Blvd to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via 24th St/Washington, Phoenix, El Paso, and El Paso Bus Station in around 16h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Phoenix to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Phoenix to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- CBX Cross Border Express
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Big Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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