There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 27m$98–595Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0180s
7h 55m$47–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 19m$104–220Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Lawrence273.5 mi
4h 37mDrive 273.5 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrencecar 273.5 mi
4h 37m$50–73
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Lawrence is 304 miles. The road distance is 275.1 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Lawrence Amtrak Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Kansas City in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Lawrence.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Lawrence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.