What is the cheapest way to get from Portland to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Lawrence is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 26h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portland to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Portland to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 8h 48m and costs $150 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Portland and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Portland, ME and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Boston, Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portland and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from Portland to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via North Station, Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 58m.

How far is it from Portland to Lawrence?

The distance between Portland and Lawrence is 1493 miles. The road distance is 1537.6 miles.

How do I travel from Portland to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Portland to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 35h 58m and costs $850 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Portland to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Portland to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portland to Lawrence bus from?

Portland to Lawrence bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Portland to Lawrence train from?

Portland to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Portland to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Portland to Lawrence is to train which takes 35h 58m and costs $850 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $470 and takes 38h 30m.

Where does the Portland to Lawrence bus arrive?

Portland to Lawrence bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

What is the time difference between Portland and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 1h behind Portland. It is currently 2:34 PM in Portland and 1:34 PM in Lawrence.

Where does the Portland to Lawrence train arrive?

Portland to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Portland to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Lawrence is 1538 miles. It takes approximately 26h 48m to drive from Portland to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from Portland to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Portland to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 43+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Portland to Lawrence - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Lawrence by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Portland to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane PWM - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
8h 48m
$154–651
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain
2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
35h 58m
$876–1,410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
38h 30m
$286–468
Drive 1,528.7 mi
1. Drive from Portland to Lawrencecar 1,528.7 mi
26h 48m
$279–403
Fly Portland to Kansas City, train
1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PWM - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 34m
$222–962
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BOS - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 51m
$325–1,166
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
38h 50m
$464–729

Portland to Lawrence by train and subway (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

35h 58mAverage Duration

$876Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portland to Lawrence.

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Distance: 1,484.1 mi
Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Lawrence Bus Stop via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Newark Penn Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 38h 30m.

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