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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $174–400

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    39h 35m
    $285–555

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Denvertrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0180s
    45h 7m
    $544–1,082

  4. Drive 1,777.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Lawrencecar car 1,777.9 mi
    27h 55m
    $325–469

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $228–983

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $233–989

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 27m
    $275–1,090

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 35m
    $703–1,505

Oakland to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration39h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to Lawrence Bus Stop via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 39h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 46h 35m.

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