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Trip Overview

The train between Washington and Topeka takes 33h 4m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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.

33h 4m
Duration
1,268 mi
Distance
$817
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Topeka train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Topeka. The service departs Washington at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Topeka at 00:01:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 33h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak33h 4m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak33h 4m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak33h 4m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak33h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak33h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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.

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  • Distance: 1,268.3 mi
  • Duration: 33h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 24m.

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