Student rides
University of Kansas rides home, airport runs & game day
Lawrence, Kansas· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Lawrence and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
Lawrence connects to the relay grid near Topeka, KS (25 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Lawrence → Salina, KS121 mi · $15–$30
- Lawrence → Wichita, KS151 mi · $20–$35
- Lawrence → Joplin, MO175 mi · $25–$40
- Lawrence → Omaha, NE177 mi · $25–$40
- Lawrence → Columbia, MO209 mi · $25–$50
- Lawrence → Springfield, MO212 mi · $30–$50
- Lawrence → Grand Island, NE221 mi · $30–$50
- Lawrence → Tulsa, OK233 mi · $30–$55
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Lawrence
University of Kansas student travel FAQ
- How do University of Kansas students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving Lawrence and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from Lawrence cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.