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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lawrenceby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $231–790

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $209–883

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 33m
    $550–1,200

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    35h 10m
    $254–491

  5. Drive 1,524.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lawrencecar car 1,524.4 mi
    26h
    $279–402

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 34m
    $210–886

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $257–854

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $224–908

Los Angeles to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 33h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 35h 10m.

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