What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Topeka is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 16h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Topeka is to fly and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Topeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Topeka via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Topeka?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Topeka Station via San Antonio Station, St. Louis and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 16m.

How far is it from Houston to Topeka?

The distance between Houston and Topeka is 729 miles. The road distance is 716.3 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $85 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Topeka?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Houston to Topeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Topeka bus from?

Houston to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Topeka train from?

Houston to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train or bus from Houston to Topeka?

The best way to get from Houston to Topeka is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs $85 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $700 and takes 40h 16m.

Where does the Houston to Topeka bus arrive?

Houston to Topeka bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Houston to Topeka train arrive?

Houston to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.

Can I drive from Houston to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Topeka is 716 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Houston to Topeka.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Topeka?

Book your Houston to Topeka train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Houston to Topeka?

Book your Houston to Topeka bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 34+ hotels available in Topeka.

Houston to Topeka - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Houston to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane IAH - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 15m
$74–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1142 / ...
16h 25m
$86–209
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain
4. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain
40h 16m
$214–684
Drive 712.2 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Topekacar 712.2 mi
12h 2m
$130–188
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane HOU - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 26m
$124–670
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane HOU - MCI
2. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 54m
$203–1,008
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane IAH - ICT
2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 19m
$178–749
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane IAH - SLN
2. Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus
6h 48m
$99–413
Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IAH - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 2m
$233–1,009
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus Houston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1142 / ...
16h 44m
$86–261
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Austin Doubletree University Areabus Houston
2. Take the bus from Austin to Topekabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
19h
$321–358

Houston to Topeka by bus

14Weekly Buses

16h 25mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Houston to Topeka.

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Distance: 724.3 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Topeka via Dallas Bus Station in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Topeka Station via San Antonio Station, St. Louis, and Kansas City in around 40h 16m.

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