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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rochester to Lawrence by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ROC - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    9h 3m
    $153–694

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    21h 43m
    $583–906

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    26h 30m
    $202–312

  4. Drive  1,084.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Lawrencecar car 1,084.3 mi
    18h 26m
    $198–286

  5. Fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ROC - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $218–1,005

Rochester to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,117.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Lawrence Bus Stop via Cleveland Bus Station, Columbus, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 30m.

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