The average train between Philadelphia and Topeka takes 35h 20m and the fastest train takes 35h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia to Topeka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Topeka. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Topeka at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 35h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Topeka station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 20m.
Philadelphia to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Topeka Station.
Book your Philadelphia to Topeka train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and 2 other operators.
The distance between Philadelphia and Topeka is 1,759.1 km. The road distance is 2,258 km.
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Topeka Station via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 28m.
