There are 4 ways to get from Bemidji to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BJI - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 9m$134–640Drive 688.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bemidji to Lawrencecar 688.1 mi
11h 53m$126–182Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
18h 45m$189–278Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
20h 1m$214–283
Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Lawrence is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Lawrence is to fly and train which takes 9h 9m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Bemidji State Univ. and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Brainerd, Minneapolis, Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Bemidji and Lawrence is 640 miles. The road distance is 692.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $180 - $280.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Bemidji to Lawrence, including transfers.
Bemidji to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji State Univ. station.
Bemidji to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Lawrence is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Bemidji to Lawrence.
There are 48+ hotels available in Lawrence.
What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Lawrence Bus Stop via Brainerd, Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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