There are 4 ways to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 35m$120–254Drive 304.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Lawrencecar 304.5 mi
5h 42m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Pleasant to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
10h 33m$76–146Drive, fly, train
- Drive from Mount Pleasant to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CID - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 56m$225–1,145
Mount Pleasant to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Mount Pleasant and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Pleasant station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant Station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Mount Pleasant and Lawrence is 385 miles. The road distance is 306.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence, including transfers.
Mount Pleasant to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Mount Pleasant station.
Mount Pleasant to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.
The best way to get from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Mount Pleasant, IA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station and Kansas City in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence Bus Stop via Mount Pleasant, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 10h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,500
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mount Pleasant to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Pleasant to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Mount Pleasant to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Pleasant to Lawrence is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Mount Pleasant to Lawrence.
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