There are 4 ways to get from Fort Scott to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, taxi, 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 Nevada, MO to Kansas CityJefferson 112
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
4h 12m$50–119Drive 135 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Scott to Topeka135 mi
2h 17m$25–36Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Nevada, MO to Kansas CityJefferson 112
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - TopekaKansas City
4h 40m$75–146Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Fort Scott to Rich Hill
- Take the bus from Rich Hill to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
5h 30m$171–270
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Scott to Topeka is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Scott to Topeka is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $40.
The distance between Fort Scott and Topeka is 181 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Scott to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Fort Scott to Topeka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Scott to Topeka is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Fort Scott to Topeka.
There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Fort Scott, KS, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Scott to Topeka via Nevada, MO and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Nevada, MO to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rich Hill to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
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
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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