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 US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson 801 / ...
5h 23m$59–93Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Independencecar 136.4 mi
2h 56m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson 801 / ...
7h 6m$65–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Independence is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Independence is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $24 - $40.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Lawrence to Independence, including transfers.
Lawrence to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 32+ 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 and Coffeyville in around 5h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
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