Lawrence, KS is a vibrant city located in the northeast corner of the state near the Kansas-Missouri border. There are numerous transportation options available for those that reside in Lawrence, or who are visiting from out of town. The city has several bus routes operated by the local transit authority, providing access to destinations throughout Lawrence and the surrounding area. There is also an intercity bus line to connect Lawrence with nearby cities and states such as Topeka, Wichita, Omaha and St. Louis. In addition to public transportation options, Lawrence has several taxi services available and ride-share apps such as Lyft and Uber can be used as well. For those traveling outside of the city limits there are car rental companies located near the airport in Lawrence. By utilizing these various forms of transportation, visitors and residents alike can easily get around Lawrence and explore all that it has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lawrence takes 19.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lawrence get to work:
- 76.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 2.6% take mass transit