What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence is to fly and drive which costs $110 - $470 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 10h 50m and costs $110 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santa Barbara and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct train from Santa Barbara to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Lawrence is 1425 miles. The road distance is 1605.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 37h 26m and costs $1,000 - $1,600.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus from?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Lawrence train from?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Train or bus from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence is to train which takes 37h 26m and costs $1,000 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $500 and takes 40h 55m.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 6:12 AM in Santa Barbara and 8:12 AM in Lawrence.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Lawrence train arrive?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Lawrence is 1606 miles. It takes approximately 27h 38m to drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

Book your Santa Barbara to Lawrence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

Book your Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 45+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Santa Barbara to Lawrence - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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

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Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SBA - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
10h 50m
$116–466
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
37h 26m
$1,007–1,587
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop 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
40h 55m
$315–492
Drive 1,596.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrencecar 1,596.3 mi
27h 38m
$292–421
Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kansas City, train
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SBA - MCI
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 53m
$152–687
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAX - MCI
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 18m
$255–885

Santa Barbara to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

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37h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,417 mi
Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 37h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 40h 55m.

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