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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, 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
    $237–682

  2. Fly from Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 43m
    $214–927

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 39m
    $552–1,202

  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
    $257–498

  5. Drive 1,537.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Lawrencecar car 1,537.5 mi
    26h 17m
    $281–406

  6. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    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
    $251–1,038

  7. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County, 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 55m
    $240–983

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, 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 28m
    $245–991

Long Beach to Lawrence by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest 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 $550–1,200 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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