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How to get fromIowa City to Lawrenceby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 5m
    $63–99
  2. Drive  342.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Lawrencecar car 342.6 mi
    5h 45m
    $59–85

Iowa City to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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