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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charlotte to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane CLT - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 33m
    $98–449

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    23h 45m
    $139–278

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    39h 58m
    $376–882

  4. Drive 1,018 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Topekacar car 1,018 mi
    17h 18m
    $186–269

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLT - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 17m
    $212–477

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain train
    4. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain train
    25h 14m
    $163–358

  7. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    26h 14m
    $174–418

Charlotte to Topeka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Topeka via Atlanta Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Topeka Station via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 39h 58m.

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