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How to get fromRaleigh to Lawrenceby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RDU - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $176–828

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 23m
    $191–386

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    34h 28m
    $504–1,006

  4. Drive 1,065.6 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Lawrencecar car 1,065.6 mi
    18h 58m
    $195–281

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GSO - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $260–1,118

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLT - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $246–1,044

  7. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FAY - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 33m
    $189–816

Raleigh to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 34h 28m.

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