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

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, taxi, train, 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 Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 20m
    $73–120

  2. Drive 342.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Lawrencecar car 342.6 mi
    5h 45m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $240–398

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  • Distance: 350.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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 20m.

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