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How to get fromLawrence to Carbondaleby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Carbondale by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Topeka to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    51 min
    $49–67

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Carbondalecar car 40.2 mi
    43 min
    $8–11

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Topeka Station to Carbondaletaxi taxi
    56 min
    $53–77

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lawrence to Carbondaletaxi taxi 40.2 mi
    43 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 42.7 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Carbondale, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Carbondale. However, you can take the bus to Topeka then take the taxi to Carbondale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Topeka Station then take the taxi to Carbondale.

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