There are 3 ways to get from Springfield to Lawrence by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus Greyhound US1142 / ...
4h 47m$36–107Drive 193 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Lawrencecar 193 mi
3h 25m$36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 45m$40–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lawrence is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Springfield and Lawrence is 217 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Lawrence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Springfield to Lawrence, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lawrence is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Springfield to Lawrence.
There are 41+ hotels available in Lawrence.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Springfield to Lawrence Bus Stop via Springfield and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Springfield to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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