There are 3 ways to get from Rolla to Lawrence by taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
5h 59m$174–217Drive 238.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rolla to Lawrence238.1 mi
4h 28m$44–63Taxi, train (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Rolla to Jefferson City Station
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
6h 35m$185–252
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rolla to Lawrence is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rolla to Lawrence is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Rolla and Lawrence is 251 miles. The road distance is 239.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rolla to Lawrence without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $170 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Rolla to Lawrence, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rolla to Lawrence is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Rolla to Lawrence.
There are 38+ hotels available in Lawrence.
What companies run services between Rolla, MO, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
There is no direct connection from Rolla to Lawrence. However, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City, take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, then take the bus to Lawrence Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Jefferson City Station, take the train to Kansas City, then take the train to Lawrence Amtrak Station.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- 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 Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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