What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Kansas City and Lawrence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Kansas City and Lawrence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Kansas City to Lawrence?

The distance between Kansas City and Lawrence is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Kansas City to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $13.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Lawrence?

The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop takes 45 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lawrence bus from?

Kansas City to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kansas City to Lawrence train from?

Kansas City to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.

Train or bus from Kansas City to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Kansas City to Lawrence is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Kansas City to Lawrence bus arrive?

Kansas City to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.

Where does the Kansas City to Lawrence train arrive?

Kansas City to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lawrence Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Kansas City to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Lawrence is 40 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kansas City to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from Kansas City to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kansas City to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 48+ hotels available in Lawrence.

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There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
45 min
$6–13
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
1h 8m
$13–27
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Kansas City to Lawrencecar 39.5 mi
40 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kansas City to Lawrencetaxi 39.5 mi
40 min
$110–140

Kansas City to Lawrence by bus

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Distance: 42.2 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 45 min. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $13–27 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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