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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lawrence by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SAN - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    7h 27m
    $121–330

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SAN - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 2m
    $115–413

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 16m
    $1,007–1,587

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 5m
    $309–484

  5. Drive  1,512.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lawrencecar car 1,512.7 mi
    26h 23m
    $277–399

  6. Fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $222–429

San Diego to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration36h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 36h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 41h 5m.

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