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How to get fromMerkel to Lubbockby taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Merkel to Lubbock by taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Merkel to Sweetwatertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Sweetwater to Big Springbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus
    4h 15m
    $110–144

  2. Drive  146.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merkel to Lubbockcar car 146.7 mi
    2h 17m
    $25–35

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane ABI - LBB
    4h 17m
    $116–423

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Big Springbus bus Greyhound US1000
    2. Take the bus from Big Spring to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plazabus bus Greyhound US1184s
    4h 50m
    $102–139

  5. Bus via Midland

    1. Take the bus from Abilene to Midlandbus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from Midland to Lubbockbus bus
    7h
    $93–122

Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Merkel, TX, USA and Lubbock, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abilene (ABI) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Merkel to Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza via Abilene and Big Spring in around 4h 50m.

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