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

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There are 9 ways to get from Manhattan to Lawrence by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGA - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $226–1,033

  2. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ISP - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 22m
    $199–856

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 4m
    $287–534

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 2m
    $463–967

  5. Drive 1,226.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Lawrencecar car 1,226.3 mi
    21h 15m
    $224–324

  6. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane EWR - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $453–1,003

  7. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JFK - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 28m
    $367–1,144

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $267–1,825

  9. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    30h 30m
    $213–396

Manhattan to Lawrence by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,177.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Lawrence Amtrak Station via 7 Av/W 31 St, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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