There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Independence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson Lines 801
5h 33m$59–91Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Independencecar 136.4 mi
2h 56m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson Lines 801
7h 6m$74–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Independence is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Independence is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Independence. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Coffeyville via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Lawrence and Independence is 235 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Lawrence to Independence, including transfers.
Lawrence to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Independence is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Lawrence to Independence.
There are 36+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Independence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Independence via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Coffeyville in around 5h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
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