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How to get fromLawrence to Oaklandby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Lawrence to Oakland by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    8h 6m
    $168–386

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    39h
    $289–564

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    2. Take the train from Denver to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    44h 56m
    $544–1,074

  4. Drive 1,778.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Oaklandcar car 1,778.8 mi
    27h 57m
    $325–469

  5. Bus, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MCI - OAK
    9h 9m
    $211–919

  6. Bus, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MCI - SJC
    3. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    10h 22m
    $207–875

  7. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    10h 22m
    $238–976

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    46h 45m
    $731–1,464

Lawrence to Oakland by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39hAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Oakland via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 39h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Oakland via Los Angeles in around 46h 45m.

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