There are 6 ways to get from Hastings to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
10h 26m$173–235Drive 260.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hastings to Lawrencecar 260.4 mi
4h 54m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Hastings Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
17h 23m$249–528Taxi to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Take the taxi from Hastings to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)taxi
- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane GRI - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
6h 48m$182–558Taxi to Kearney Municipal Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the taxi from Hastings to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)taxi
- Fly from Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EAR - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
9h 5m$229–784Taxi to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the taxi from Hastings to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)taxi
- Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane GRI - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
8h 47m$217–796
Hastings to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Lawrence is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hastings to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Grand Island Bus Station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Omaha and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Hastings station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Hastings Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
The distance between Hastings and Lawrence is 424 miles. The road distance is 261.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hastings to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Hastings to Lawrence, including transfers.
Hastings to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grand Island Bus Station.
Hastings to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Hastings Station.
The best way to get from Hastings to Lawrence is to bus which takes 10h 26m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 17h 23m.
What companies run services between Hastings, NE, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hastings to Lawrence Bus Stop via Grand Island Bus Station, Omaha, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hastings Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 17h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kearney Municipal Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Central Nebraska Regional Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Hastings Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $70–130
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More Questions & Answers
Hastings to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
Hastings to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Lawrence is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Hastings to Lawrence.
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