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

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $206–880

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 58m
    $179–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    41h 30m
    $307–583

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 18m
    $689–1,478

  5. Drive 1,745.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Lawrencecar car 1,745.1 mi
    29h 58m
    $319–460

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $222–939

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 40m
    $269–1,019

  8. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MRY - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 49m
    $266–937

San Jose to Lawrence by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration41h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,542.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 45h 18m.

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