What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Lawrence is to bus which costs $200 - $410 and takes 32h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Lawrence is to fly and train which takes 9h 45m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Charleston and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Charleston to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Mary St / Meeting St and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via N. Charleston SuperStop, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Charleston and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 10m.

How far is it from Charleston to Lawrence?

The distance between Charleston and Lawrence is 1013 miles. The road distance is 1133.3 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 32h 23m and costs $200 - $410.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Charleston to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Lawrence bus from?

Charleston to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Charleston to Lawrence train from?

Charleston to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Charleston to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Charleston to Lawrence is to bus which takes 32h 23m and costs $200 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 39h 10m.

Where does the Charleston to Lawrence bus arrive?

Charleston to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Charleston and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h behind Charleston. It is currently 7:54 PM in Charleston and 6:54 PM in Lawrence.

Where does the Charleston to Lawrence train arrive?

Charleston to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Charleston to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Lawrence is 1133 miles. It takes approximately 19h 32m to drive from Charleston to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from Charleston to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Charleston to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 45+ hotels available in Lawrence.

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly from Charleston International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CHS - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 45m
$160–711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
32h 23m
$204–404
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
39h 10m
$581–1,186
Drive 1,126.7 mi
1. Drive from Charleston to Lawrencecar 1,126.7 mi
19h 32m
$206–297
Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car
2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HHH - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 29m
$172–753

Charleston to Lawrence by bus

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Distance: 1,007.3 mi
Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Lawrence Bus Stop via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 32h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 39h 10m.

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