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

The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Lawrence and Downtown Kansas City?

No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at On 11Th/Petticoat Lane At Main Westbound via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Lawrence and Downtown Kansas City?

No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Downtown Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Metro Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City?

The distance between Lawrence and Downtown Kansas City is 43 miles. The road distance is 39 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $13.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City, including transfers.

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

Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.

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

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

Train or bus from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City?

The best way to get from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $27 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City bus arrive?

Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.

Where does the Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City?

Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City is 39 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City.

Where can I stay near Downtown Kansas City?

There are 520+ hotels available in Downtown Kansas City.

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

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1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
54 min
$6–12
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
1h 44m
$12–27
Drive 38.7 mi
1. Drive from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas Citycar 38.7 mi
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lawrence to Downtown Kansas Citytaxi 38.7 mi
38 min
$110–130

Lawrence to Downtown Kansas City by bus

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station 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 Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 1h 32m.

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