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Denver Art Museum
One of the largest art museums in the West, known for Indigenous art, global collections, and striking architecture.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€103
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€129
Fastest journey on Sep 19
15 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
15 h 45 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
842 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO will cost around €129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 842 km distance in an average of 15 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 15 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €111 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €111, while a train costs an average of €324.
Distance: 523 miles (842 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€111 Average price Cheapest | €324 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 13m Average total duration Fastest 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 33m Average total duration 23h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO:
A bus is €213 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO costing on average €324.
A bus is €397 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO costing on average €508.
Other travel options to Denver, CO take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
Train takes on average 23h 3m.
Tickets start at around €111 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-14.62. The journey takes 11h 43m versus 7h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €155 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €136 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €100 |
The table below shows live departures for Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 PM Lawrence, KS | 15h45 | 2:45 PM Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Lawrence, KS | 15h45 | 3:45 PM Denver, CO | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €49 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 20:10. The fastest bus covers the 523 miles (842 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 523 miles (842 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 7:50 AM |
Last bus 8:10 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-$2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip screens; rounding up or $1 is common.
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Most Lawrence, KS to Denver, CO buses use the Lawrence, Central Station to Denver, Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Lawrence, KS and Denver, CO bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lawrence, Central Station is 3 km from Lawrence city centre. Public transport options include:
Lawrence, Central Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lawrence, Central Station. ATMs are available at Lawrence, Central Station.
Ticket office support is available at Lawrence, Central Station.
Available at Lawrence, Central Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lawrence, Central Station: Wheelchair access available.
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