What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence is to train and fly and bus which costs $220 - $480 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The fastest way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence is to fly and bus which takes 10h 38m and costs $160 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Lawrence?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Bus Stop and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop via Los Angeles Union Station and Oklahoma City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Lawrence is 1509 miles. The road distance is 1605.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Barbara to Lawrence without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence without a car is to bus and train which takes 36h 58m and costs $500 - $1,200.

How long does it take to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus from?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Barbara and Lawrence?

Lawrence is 2h ahead of Santa Barbara. It is currently 6:04 PM in Santa Barbara and 8:04 PM in Lawrence.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Barbara to Lawrence is 1606 miles. It takes approximately 27h 39m to drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrence.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santa Barbara to Lawrence?

Book your Santa Barbara to Lawrence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lawrence?

There are 44+ hotels available in Lawrence.

Santa Barbara to Lawrence - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.

Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SBA - MCI
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
10h 38m
$168–816
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus FlixBus 2005
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
36h 58m
$503–1,121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
40h 50m
$308–591
Drive 1,596.3 mi
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrencecar 1,596.3 mi
27h 39m
$292–421
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LAX - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
11h 30m
$203–470
Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Bakersfieldbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BFL - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
13h 52m
$229–869
Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain
2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BUR - MCI
3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
13h 12m
$227–474

Santa Barbara to Lawrence by bus, foot, and train

4Weekly Services

36h 58mAverage Duration

$503Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santa Barbara to Lawrence.

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Distance: 1,499.9 mi
Duration: 10h 38m

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

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 50m.

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