There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Rolla by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rolla
5h 58m$166–222Drive 237.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Rolla237.6 mi
4h 26m$44–63Train, taxi
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rolla
6h 51m$180–249
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Rolla is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Rolla is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Lawrence and Rolla is 251 miles. The road distance is 239 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Rolla without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lawrence to Rolla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Rolla is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Lawrence to Rolla.
There are 20+ hotels available in Rolla.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Rolla. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Rolla.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
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