There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0136
4h 50m$40–130Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Kansas CitySouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to St. LouisMissouri River Runner / ...
8h 12m$49–93Drive 286.3 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to St. Louis286.3 mi
4h 51m$53–76Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)MCI - STL
4h 56m$192–721Train, taxi to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Take the taxi from Newton Station to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)ICT - STL
6h 30m$194–696
Lawrence to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to St. Louis is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to St. Louis is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Louis via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Lawrence and St. Louis is 291 miles. The road distance is 288 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $130.
The bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs once daily.
Lawrence to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to St. Louis is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to St. Louis via Kansas City in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $24–45
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $20–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $28–150
- Business Class
- $45–220
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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lawrence to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to St. Louis is 288 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Lawrence to St. Louis.
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