What is the cheapest way to get from Austin to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to bus via Dallas which costs $85 - $190 and takes 16h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austin to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $90 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from 115 7th/Colorado and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Austin and Lawrence?

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 54m.

How far is it from Austin to Lawrence?

The distance between Austin and Lawrence is 722 miles. The road distance is 671.7 miles.

How do I travel from Austin to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Austin to Lawrence without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 16h 8m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Austin to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Austin to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austin to Lawrence bus from?

Austin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.

Where do I catch the Austin to Lawrence train from?

Austin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.

Train or bus from Austin to Lawrence?

The best way to get from Austin to Lawrence is to bus via Dallas which takes 16h 8m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 30h 54m.

Where does the Austin to Lawrence bus arrive?

Austin to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Austin to Lawrence train arrive?

Austin to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

Can I drive from Austin to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Lawrence is 672 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Austin to Lawrence.

How do I get a train ticket from Austin to Lawrence?

Book your Austin to Lawrence train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Austin to Lawrence - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Lawrence by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane AUS - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
6h 46m
$92–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
16h 36m
$81–221
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2230
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
16h 8m
$88–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus
2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
4. Take the train from Newton Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 51m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
30h 54m
$180–955
Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane AUS - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
6h 49m
$261–569
Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane GRK - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
8h 11m
$112–584
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
18h 28m
$82–300
Drive 667.8 mi
1. Drive from Austin to Lawrencecar 667.8 mi
11h 38m
$122–176

Austin to Lawrence by bus and tram

14Weekly Services

16h 8mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Austin to Lawrence.

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Distance: 717.7 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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 Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Deep Ellum Station, Bachman Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 16h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City in around 30h 54m.

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