What is the cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Lawrence is to fly and bus which costs $140 - $550 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Diego to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from San Diego to Lawrence is to fly and train which takes 7h 27m and costs $190 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between San Diego and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 15m.

Is there a direct train between San Diego and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 16m.

How far is it from San Diego to Lawrence?

The distance between San Diego and Lawrence is 1324 miles. The road distance is 1521.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Diego to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from San Diego to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 36h 16m and costs $550 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from San Diego to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from San Diego to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Lawrence bus from?

San Diego to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.

Where do I catch the San Diego to Lawrence train from?

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

Train or bus from San Diego to Lawrence?

The best way to get from San Diego to Lawrence is to train which takes 36h 16m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 41h 15m.

Where does the San Diego to Lawrence bus arrive?

San Diego to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:38 AM in San Diego and 8:38 AM in Lawrence.

Where does the San Diego to Lawrence train arrive?

San Diego to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from San Diego to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Lawrence is 1522 miles. It takes approximately 26h 23m to drive from San Diego to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from San Diego to Lawrence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from San Diego to Lawrence?

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Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 40+ hotels available in Lawrence.

San Diego to Lawrence - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SAN - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
7h 28m
$147–562
Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane SAN - SLN
2. Take the bus from Salina to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
9h 6m
$142–525
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 16m
$583–1,267
Bus
1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
41h 15m
$294–558
Drive 1,512.7 mi
1. Drive from San Diego to Lawrencecar 1,512.7 mi
26h 23m
$277–399
Fly to Kansas City, train
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAN - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 27m
$192–790

San Diego to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

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36h 16mAverage Duration

$583Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,316.3 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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 15m.

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