There are 2 ways to get from Iowa City to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car
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Iowa City to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Lawrence is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Lawrence is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Iowa City and Lawrence is 350 miles. The road distance is 344.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa City to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Iowa City to Lawrence, including transfers.
Iowa City to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.
Iowa City to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Lawrence is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Iowa City to Lawrence.
Book your Iowa City to Lawrence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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