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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Topeka takes 35h 51m and the fastest train takes 35h 28m. 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.

35h 51m
Duration
1,403 mi
Distance
$1,149
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Topeka train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Topeka. The earliest departure is at 1:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Topeka at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 35h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak35h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Topeka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Topeka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,402.9 mi
  • Duration: 35h 51m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Topeka Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 36m.

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