There are 4 ways to get from Overland Park to Lawrence by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from JCCC Carlsen Center-52 to KU-Lawrencebus 710
1h 11m$22–26Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Overland Park to Lawrencecar 35.2 mi
41 min$7–10Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
1h 24m$44–62Taxi
- Take the taxi from Overland Park to Lawrencetaxi 35.2 mi
41 min$100–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Overland Park to Lawrence is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Overland Park to Lawrence is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Overland Park to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from JCCC Carlsen Center-52 and arriving at KU-Lawrence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Overland Park to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Overland Park and Lawrence is 43 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $21 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Overland Park to Lawrence, including transfers.
Overland Park to Lawrence bus services, operated by Johnson County Transit, depart from JCCC Carlsen Center-52 station.
Overland Park to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Overland Park to Lawrence is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $21 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Overland Park, KS, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Johnson County Transit operates a bus from JCCC Carlsen Center-52 to KU-Lawrence hourly, and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- [email protected]
- Website
- jocogov.org
Bus from JCCC Carlsen Center-52 to KU-Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.jocogov.org/department/transit-ridekc-johnson-county
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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More Questions & Answers
Overland Park to Lawrence bus services, operated by Johnson County Transit, arrive at KU-Lawrence station.
Overland Park to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lawrence Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Overland Park to Lawrence is 35 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Overland Park to Lawrence.
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