There are 3 ways to get from La Plata to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 6m$55–120Drive 205.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Plata to Lawrencecar 205.7 mi
3h 29m$38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
5h 1m$49–102
La Plata to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Plata to Lawrence is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from La Plata to Lawrence is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Plata Station station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between La Plata and Lawrence is 179 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.
The best way to get from La Plata to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $120.
The train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs once daily.
La Plata to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
La Plata to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lawrence Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Plata to Lawrence is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from La Plata to Lawrence.
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What companies run services between La Plata, MO, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- 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
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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