There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
45 min$7–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
1h 8m$10–23Drive 39.5 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Lawrencecar 39.5 mi
40 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kansas City to Lawrencetaxi 39.5 mi
40 min$150–190
Missouri to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Lawrence is to bus which costs $7 - $13 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Lawrence is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Missouri and Lawrence is 43 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $13.
The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Missouri to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Lawrence is to bus which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $23 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–23 and the journey takes 1h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
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More Questions & Answers
Missouri to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Missouri to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lawrence Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Lawrence is 40 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Missouri to Lawrence.
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