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

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

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  1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSBA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    10h 3m
    $170–768

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)planeLAX - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    11h 7m
    $149–619

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    36h 58m
    $158–532

  4. 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
    $173–407

  5. Drive 1,596.3 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lawrencecar1,596.3 mi
    27h 34m
    $292–421

  6. 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)planeBUR - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    12h 43m
    $150–485

  7. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)planeSAN - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus
    13h 59m
    $241–1,023

Santa Barbara to Lawrence by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration36h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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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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