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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $213–638

  2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FAT - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 25m
    $172–786

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 33m
    $950–1,500

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    34h 45m
    $280–443

  5. Drive  1,524.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lawrencecar car 1,524.4 mi
    26h
    $252–364

  6. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $199–648

  7. Fly from San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $224–470

  8. Fly from San Francisco International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $192–548

  9. Fly from Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 47m
    $272–1,236

California to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,515.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between California, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 33h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Lawrence Bus Stop via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 34h 45m.

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