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How to get fromLong Beach to Lawrenceby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Long Beach to Lawrence by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $196–791

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Kansas City, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 45m
    $170–697

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 39m
    $952–1,502

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 8m
    $292–463

  5. Drive  1,537.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Lawrencecar car 1,537.5 mi
    26h 18m
    $281–406

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $233–1,036

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lawrencecar car
    9h 45m
    $204–571

  8. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Kansas City, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 45m
    $179–792

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 25m
    $270–520

  10. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 55m
    $184–801

Long Beach to Lawrence by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$952Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,450.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 33h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to Lawrence Bus Stop via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 40h 8m.

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