There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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 / ...
45 min$6–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
1h 32m$13–27Drive 39 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Kansas Citycar 39 mi
39 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Kansas Citytaxi 39 mi
39 min$110–140
Lawrence to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City is to bus which costs $6 - $13 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station station and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Lawrence and Kansas City is 42 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $13.
The bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs four times a day.
Lawrence to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $27 and takes 1h 32m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and 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 $13–27 and the journey takes 1h 32m.
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
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
LGG Taxi
- Phone
- +1-785-393-3637
- Website
- lggtaxi.vistaprintdigital.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Lawrence to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Kansas City is 39 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Lawrence to Kansas City.
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