There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to San Diego by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, fly
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MCI - SAN
7h 19m$231–509Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
37h 5m$177–502Bus
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
40h 25mDrive 1,513.5 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to San Diego1,513.5 mi
26h 17m$277–399
Lawrence to San Diego by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to San Diego is to drive which costs $270 - $400 and takes 26h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $230 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at San Diego via Oklahoma City Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.
The distance between Lawrence and San Diego is 1410 miles. The road distance is 1522.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to San Diego without a car is to train which takes 37h 5m and costs $170 - $500.
It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Lawrence to San Diego, including transfers.
Lawrence to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to San Diego is to train which takes 37h 5m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 40h 25m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 37h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to San Diego via Oklahoma City Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 40h 25m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $140–420
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $220–470
- Business - advance purchase
- $300–1,200
- Business Class
- $410–1,100
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–33
- 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
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Oklahoma City Bus Station.
San Diego is 2h behind Lawrence. It is currently 11:57 PM in Lawrence and 9:57 PM in San Diego.
Lawrence to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to San Diego is 1522 miles. It takes approximately 26h 17m to drive from Lawrence to San Diego.
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