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How to get fromBoston to Topekaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeBOS - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
    7h 10m
    $121–510

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    32h 58m
    $223–857

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
    35h 55m
    $187–507

  4. Drive 1,453 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Topekacar1,453 mi
    25h 12m
    $266–383

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)planeBOS - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    7h 28m
    $169–546

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
    36h 35m
    $202–461

Boston to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 32h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Topeka via Newark Penn Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 55m.

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