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 7h 8m and costs $95 - $410.

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 739 miles. The road distance is 716.5 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 55m 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 $220 - $750 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 717 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Houston to Topeka.

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

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Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 38+ 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 William P. Hobby Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)HOU - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
7h 55m
$124–620
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)IAH - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topeka
7h 14m
$74–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus StationFlixBus 2240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1142 / ...
16h 25m
$86–209
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Station
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to St. Louis
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas City
4. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
40h 16m
$223–719
Drive 712.4 mi
1. Drive from Houston to Topeka712.4 mi
11h 59m
$130–188
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Kansas City (MCI)HOU - MCI
2. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
7h 54m
$193–908
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)IAH - ICT
2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
7h 22m
$178–699
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 C
2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Kansas City (MCI)IAH - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
8h 3m
$173–609
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Salina Municipal Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)IAH - SLN
2. Take the bus from Salina to Topeka
7h 8m
$99–403
Bus via Dallas
1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St DallasHouston
2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1142 / ...
16h 44m
$89–209
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to AustinHouston
2. Take the bus from Austin to TopekaAguascalientes-Omaha
18h 53m
$318–354

Houston to Topeka by bus

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16h 25mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.3 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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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