MO → KS · about 37 miles
Kansas City to Lawrence bus & train schedule
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 34 direct buses and trains a week from Kansas City to Lawrence. The fastest takes 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 4:35 AM and the last at 10:45 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 34
- Fastest trip
- 45m
- First departure
- 4:35 AM
- Last departure
- 10:45 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:35 AM | 6:15 AM | 1h 40m | Daily | Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM | 7:05 AM | 50m | Daily | Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:35 AM | 11:20 AM | 45m | Daily except Wed | Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 9:37 PM | 10:45 PM | 1h 08m | Daily | Kansas City to Lawrence Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:45 PM | 11:30 PM | 45m | Daily | Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Kansas City Where you get off in Lawrence The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Kansas City
Where buses and trains stop in Lawrence
Return trip: Lawrence to Kansas City
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Kansas City to Lawrence?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 45 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 8 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Kansas City to Lawrence?
The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:45 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Kansas City to Lawrence?
Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Kansas City?
Buses and trains to Lawrence leave from Kansas City Amtrak station and Kansas City Bus Station.