There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Lawrence by plane, car, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane AUS - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
6h 47m$107–576Bus via Irving
cheapest- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
15h 20m$92–234Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus FlixBus 2230
- Take the bus from Denton to Lawrence Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2241
14h 50m$97–164Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 52m$360–768Drive 667.8 mi
- Drive from Austin to Lawrencecar 667.8 mi
11h 39m$122–176Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AUS - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
6h 47m$266–566Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antoniobus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SAT - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
8h 49m$158–803Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus Austin / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
15h 54m$120–266Train, bus
- Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
18h 32m$138–319
Austin to Lawrence by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 14h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Downtown Austin and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 52m.
The distance between Austin and Lawrence is 721 miles. The road distance is 671.7 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Austin to Lawrence, including transfers.
Austin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Austin station.
Austin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to bus which takes 14h 50m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 30h 52m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Lawrence Bus Stop via Denton in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City in around 30h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kansas City via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Austin to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Denton to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
Bus from 534 Red River St Austin to 593 S Lamar St Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Denton station.
Austin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Lawrence is 672 miles. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Austin to Lawrence.
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