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How to get fromPella to Lawrenceby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Pella to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Monroe to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 9m
    $71–120

  2. Drive 249.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pella to Lawrencecar car 249.6 mi
    4h 38m
    $46–66

  3. Taxi, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Pella to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane DSM - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    7h 11m
    $247–805

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Monroe to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 53m

  5. Taxi, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the taxi from Pella to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DSM - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $294–1,057

Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Pella, IA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Pella to Lawrence Bus Stop via Monroe, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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