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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Lawrenceby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kansas City, train

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBA - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $152–687

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    37h 26m
    $1,007–1,587

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    40h 55m
    $315–492

  4. Drive  1,596.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrencecar car 1,596.3 mi
    27h 38m
    $273–395

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $255–735

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BFL - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 46m

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Kansas City, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 34m
    $205–803

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane LAX - XNA
    3. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Lawrencecar car
    12h 28m
    $284–710

Santa Barbara to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,007Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,498.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Lawrence Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 37h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station in around 40h 55m.

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