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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Lawrenceby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kansas City, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSP - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $616–982

  2. Drive 476.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Lawrencecar car 476.2 mi
    7h 50m
    $87–126

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    12h 19m
    $108–166

  4. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MSP - ICT
    2. Take the taxi from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Newton Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Newton Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $274–974

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane MSP - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lawrencecar car
    7h 30m
    $154–670

  6. Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    13h 24m
    $110–168

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Lawrence by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 12h 19m.

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