There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Topeka Station to Lawrence Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
27 min$3–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Topeka to Lawrence Bus StopGreyhound US1142 / ...
30 min$21–50Drive 26.1 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Lawrence26.1 mi
27 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Topeka to Lawrence26.1 mi
27 min$70–90
Topeka to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Lawrence is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Lawrence is to train which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Topeka and arriving at Lawrence Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Topeka Station station and arriving at Lawrence Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Topeka and Lawrence is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.3 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $55.
The train from Topeka Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Topeka to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Lawrence is to train which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $3–55 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Topeka to Lawrence Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–50 and the journey takes 30 min.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $9–24
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $3–55
- Business - advance purchase
- $4–60
- Business Class
- $8–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Lawrence Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Topeka to Lawrence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lawrence Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Lawrence is 26 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Topeka to Lawrence.
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