There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Lawrence by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane YOW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lawrencecar
11h 35m$119–507Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
26h 2m$539–1,086Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
29h 53mDrive 1,263.8 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Lawrencecar 1,263.8 mi
22h 11m$290–418Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City, train
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YOW - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 45m$155–738Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane YUL - MCI
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 13m$181–1,040Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
31h 20m$190–336Train
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain
32h 17m$653–1,263
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Lawrence is to bus which costs $190 - $340 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Lawrence is to fly and drive which takes 11h 35m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Lawrence station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Detroit and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.
The distance between Ottawa and Lawrence is 1256 miles. The road distance is 1271.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Ottawa to Lawrence, including transfers.
Ottawa to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Lawrence train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Lawrence is to train via Detroit which takes 26h 2m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 31h 20m.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Ottawa to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Lawrence Bus Stop via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 31h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Newark, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kansas City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $27–85
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–100
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–410
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ottawa to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Lawrence is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 5:08 AM in Ottawa and 4:08 AM in Lawrence.
Ottawa to Lawrence train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Lawrence is 1271 miles. It takes approximately 22h 11m to drive from Ottawa to Lawrence.
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