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How to get fromLawrence to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Des Moines by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    4h 55m
    $34–67

  2. Drive 230.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Des Moinescar car 230.6 mi
    3h 50m
    $43–61

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    7h 19m
    $173–883

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    5h 10m
    $56–87

Lawrence to Des Moines by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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