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How to get fromCharlotte to Lawrenceby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kansas City, train

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLT - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $185–928

  2. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane CLT - SGF
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 32m
    $156–581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    24h 50m
    $173–335

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    39h 13m
    $554–1,117

  5. Drive 994.7 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lawrencecar car 994.7 mi
    16h 55m
    $182–263

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 47m
    $228–450

  7. Bus via Sandy Springs

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    28h
    $200–440

Charlotte to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 880.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 24h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 39h 13m.

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