There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car
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Ames to Lawrence by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lawrence is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ames to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Ames and Lawrence is 270 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Ames to Lawrence, including transfers.
Ames to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Ames to Lawrence bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lawrence is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Ames to Lawrence.
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Lawrence Bus Stop via Kansas City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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