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How to get fromLawrence to San Diegoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly

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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 Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    6h 32m
    $187–813

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    37h 3m
    $593–1,198

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    40h
    $311–581

  4. Drive 1,513.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to San Diegocar car 1,513.5 mi
    26h 23m
    $277–399

Lawrence to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 37h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to San Diego via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 40h.

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