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How to get fromLawrence to Johnstonby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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
    5h 6m
    $56–93

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Johnstoncar car 232.3 mi
    3h 48m
    $43–62

  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 29m
    $195–897

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    6h 40m
    $63–107

Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar113Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Johnston via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 5h 6m.

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