What is the cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence is to drive which takes 8h 48m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between La Crosse and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from La Crosse to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from La Crosse and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Rochester, Albert Lea and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between La Crosse and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from La Crosse station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from La Crosse Amtrak Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

How far is it from La Crosse to Lawrence?

The distance between La Crosse and Lawrence is 537 miles. The road distance is 472.4 miles.

How do I travel from La Crosse to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence without a car is to bus via Albert Lea which takes 13h 50m and costs $140 - $220.

How long does it take to get from La Crosse to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from La Crosse to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Lawrence bus from?

La Crosse to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from La Crosse station.

Where do I catch the La Crosse to Lawrence train from?

La Crosse to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Crosse Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from La Crosse to Lawrence?

The best way to get from La Crosse to Lawrence is to bus via Albert Lea which takes 13h 50m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the La Crosse to Lawrence bus arrive?

La Crosse to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.

Where does the La Crosse to Lawrence train arrive?

La Crosse to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from La Crosse to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between La Crosse to Lawrence is 472 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from La Crosse to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from La Crosse to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Crosse to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

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There are 7 ways to get from La Crosse to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus via Albert Lea
best
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Albert Leabus
3. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
13h 50m
$144–212
Drive 469.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Crosse to Lawrencecar 469.6 mi
8h 48m
$86–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
15h 8m
$241–493
Fly from La Crosse, train
1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LSE - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 2m
$141–647
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to St. Paulbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
15h
$150–224
Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 21m
$657–1,063
Bus to Rochester, fly, train
1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Rochester, MNbus
2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Kansas City (MCI)plane RST - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 58m
$225–1,086

La Crosse to Lawrence by bus

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Distance: 533.5 mi
Duration: 13h 50m

What companies run services between La Crosse, WI, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from La Crosse to Lawrence Bus Stop via Rochester, Albert Lea, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 8m.

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