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How to get fromAustin to Lawrenceby plane, car, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane AUS - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar car
    6h 56m
    $92–456

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Dentonbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2241
    14h 35m
    $114–177

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 52m
    $691–1,071

  4. Drive  667.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Lawrencecar car 667.9 mi
    11h 39m
    $122–177

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane AUS - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $113–307

  6. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GRK - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $134–652

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAT - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $177–858

  8. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    16h 19m
    $144–218

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0136S / ...
    18h 16m
    $215–345

Austin to Lawrence by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Lawrence Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Kansas City in around 30h 52m.

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