Drive or Fly: Lubbock, TX to Anthony, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for LBB–ELP. At 360 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 47m

Distance

360.6 mi

Total Cost

$115

CO2

146 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$80

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 14m

36m in the air

Air Distance

297 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

76 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lubbock, TX → LBB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 36m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ELP → Anthony, TX 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Lubbock, TX LBB — Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Anthony, TX ELP — El Paso International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LBB and ELP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 33m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 2m

7h on road

Total Cost

$33

CO2

17 kg

Route

Greyhound US1192s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lubbock, TX → Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza (LUB6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 420m

Arrival 10m

El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) (ELP6) → Anthony, TX 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $33) $33

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From LUB6 — Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza 1 mi, ~10m drive

To ELP6 — El Paso Bus Station (W San Antonio St) 18 mi, ~27m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 47m	3h 14m	8h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$115	$187	$33
Carbon footprint	146 kg CO₂	76 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Lubbock, TX to Anthony, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.