There are 6 ways to get from Branson to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
6h 59m$71–106Drive 265 mi
cheapest- Drive from Branson to Topekacar 265 mi
4h 35m$49–70Shuttle to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly, drive
- Take a shuttle bus from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane SGF - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 35m$109–450Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
7h 29m$102–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 120
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 19m$82–133Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly, drive
- Drive from Branson to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane XNA - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 18m$118–521
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Branson to Topeka is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Branson to Topeka is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Branson to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Branson / Hollister and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Branson and Topeka is 280 miles. The road distance is 266.5 miles.
The best way to get from Branson to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Branson to Topeka, including transfers.
Branson to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Branson / Hollister station.
Branson to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Branson to Topeka is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Branson to Topeka.
There are 35+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Branson, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Branson to Topeka via Branson / Hollister, Kansas City, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Branson / Hollister to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Branson - Casey's to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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