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How to get fromStanford University to Lawrenceby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Stanford University to Lawrence by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h
    $173–423

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose - Huong Lan Sandwich to Chinatown Metro Station - Los Angeles, CAbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 9m
    $509–1,161

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    44h 30m
    $291–478

  4. Drive  1,751.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stanford University to Lawrencecar car 1,751.6 mi
    30h 16m
    $320–462

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

    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
    11h 34m
    $178–785

  6. Caltrain to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound to San Francisco Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    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
    12h 28m
    $194–794

  7. 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
    47h 15m
    $575–1,359

Stanford University to Lawrence by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Stanford University, CA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Lawrence Bus Stop via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 9, Millbrae Transit Center-Bay C1, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stanford University to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Stanford Oval, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 5, Palo Alto Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, and Los Angeles in around 47h 15m.

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