There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Springfield by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus StationGreyhound US0136 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldJefferson 121
4h 52m$34–108Drive 192.6 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Springfield192.6 mi
3h 23m$36–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to SpringfieldJefferson 121
6h 16m$37–111
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Lawrence and Springfield is 216 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Lawrence to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Springfield is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Lawrence to Springfield.
There are 105+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Springfield, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Springfield via Kansas City and Springfield in around 4h 52m.
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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
- $12–18
- 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/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
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