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How to get fromLawrence to Californiaby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    7h 31m
    $213–1,022

  2. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    8h 17m
    $117–511

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    34h 30m
    $140–480

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    35h 55m
    $148–433

  5. Drive 1,524.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Los Angelescar car 1,524.2 mi
    25h 59m
    $279–402

  6. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    7h 41m
    $243–1,221

  7. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    8h 46m
    $131–580

  8. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    9h 49m
    $143–669

  9. Bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MCI - FAT
    10h 5m
    $212–968

Lawrence to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration34h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $140–480 and the journey takes 34h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 35h 55m.

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