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

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

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  1. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane CLE - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h 55m
    $112–618

  2. Bus to Akron, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane CAK - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    11h 6m
    $93–470

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    17h 22m
    $457–717

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    19h 40m
    $127–260

  5. Drive  855.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Topekacar car 855.6 mi
    14h 25m
    $147–212

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLE - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 42m
    $202–958

  7. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    18h 7m

Cleveland to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Topeka via Toledo, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 19h 40m.

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