There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Kansas City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
1h 32m$12–27Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136S / ...
- Take the bus from East Village Bay M to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wbbus 101
1h 36m$6–12Drive 36.8 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Kansas Citycar 36.8 mi
39 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Kansas Citytaxi 36.8 mi
39 min$100–130
Lawrence to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City is to bus and line 101 bus which costs $6 - $12 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via East Village Bay M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
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 40 miles. The road distance is 37 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs $12 - $27.
The train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
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 train which takes 1h 32m and costs $12 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 1h 36m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb via Kansas City Bus Station and East Village Bay M in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from East Village Bay M to On Minnesota Ave At 7Th Street Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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 37 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Lawrence to Kansas City.
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