There are 5 ways to get from Dodge City to Topeka by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Dodge City Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 59m$35–65Bus
- Take the bus from Dodge City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus El Paso
6h 5m$65–90Drive 270.7 mi
- Drive from Dodge City to Topekacar 270.7 mi
4h 34m$50–72Bus to Garden City Regional Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from Dodge City to Garden Citybus
- Fly from Garden City Regional Airport (GCK) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane GCK - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
9h 32m$163–530Fly Dodge City Regional Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane DDC - SLN
- Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus
7h$118–473
Dodge City to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dodge City to Topeka is to train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dodge City to Topeka is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dodge City and arriving at Quincy Street Station - Topeka station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dodge City Station station and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Dodge City and Topeka is 289 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dodge City to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65.
The train from Dodge City Station to Topeka Station takes 4h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dodge City to Topeka bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dodge City station.
Dodge City to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dodge City Station.
The best way to get from Dodge City to Topeka is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Dodge City, KS, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Dodge City Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Dodge City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka once daily. Tickets cost $65–90 and the journey takes 6h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Garden City Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dodge City Regional Airport to Salina Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dodge City Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dodge City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dodge City to Garden City
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salina to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Dodge City to Topeka bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Quincy Street Station - Topeka.
Dodge City to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodge City to Topeka is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Dodge City to Topeka.
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