There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
5h 3m$37–61Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Jefferson Citycar 177.9 mi
3h 16m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
5h 39m$50–113
Lawrence to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Lawrence and Jefferson City is 196 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Lawrence to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Jefferson City is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Jefferson City via Kansas City Bus Station and Jefferson City in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 5h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $10–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $6–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lawrence to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Lawrence to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Jefferson City is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Lawrence to Jefferson City.
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