There are 12 ways to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)MCI - PHL
6h 44m$129–417Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0421
27h 55m$165–463Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
30h 17m$233–1,124Drive 1,159 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Philadelphia1,159 mi
19h 30m$212–306Bus, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)MCI - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
7h 44m$173–1,159Bus, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)MCI - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
8h 26m$174–1,053Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)MCI - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
8h 8m$251–1,774Bus, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)MCI - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
8h 31m$154–1,236Bus, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)MCI - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
8h 25m$149–657Bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)MCI - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
9h 3m$441–1,479Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
- Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
31h 7m$208–408Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street StationCardinal
36h 44m$223–648
Lawrence to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia is to bus and fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $120 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Philadelphia via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.
The distance between Lawrence and Philadelphia is 1116 miles. The road distance is 1165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $160 - $470.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Lawrence to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $160 - $470. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $230 - $1,200 and takes 30h 17m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Philadelphia via St Louis Bus Station in around 27h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 30h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Kansas City to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Kansas City to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Laguardia Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $95–160
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 8:56 PM in Lawrence and 9:56 PM in Philadelphia.
Lawrence to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Philadelphia is 1166 miles. It takes approximately 19h 30m to drive from Lawrence to Philadelphia.
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