There are 2 ways to get from Ames to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound) or car
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Ames to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ames to Lawrence is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ames to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 30m 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 Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Ames and Lawrence is 274 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.
The best way to get from Ames to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $30 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 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 Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ames to Lawrence is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Ames to Lawrence.
There are 39+ hotels available in Lawrence.
What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Ames to Lawrence Bus Stop via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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