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How to get fromScranton to Lawrenceby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Scranton to Lawrence by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane AVP - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $254–1,034

  2. Drive  1,162.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scranton to Lawrencecar car 1,162.9 mi
    19h 30m
    $213–307

  3. Bus, train via Syracuse

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 42m
    $641–1,041

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 45m
    $220–369

  5. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane EWR - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $428–1,036

  6. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGA - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 51m
    $242–1,028

  7. Bus to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 16m
    $457–1,012

  8. Bus to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JFK - MCI
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 14m
    $401–1,187

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 49m
    $405–664

Scranton to Lawrence by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$641Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,082.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to Lawrence Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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