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

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

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  1. Fly from San Diego International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSAN - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    7h 53m
    $202–971

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)planeLAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 6m
    $116–509

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    33h 33m
    $140–480

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus StopbusGreyhound US0136 / ...
    37h 30m
    $154–339

  5. Drive 1,524.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lawrencecar1,524.3 mi
    25h 55m
    $279–402

  6. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSMF - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    7h 56m
    $192–919

  7. Fly from Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)planeOAK - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 11m
    $173–772

  8. Fly from Long Beach Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)planeLGB - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    9h 48m
    $161–767

  9. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSFO - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    8h 58m
    $170–729

California to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–480 and the journey takes 33h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 37h 30m.

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