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

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There are 6 ways to get from Irvine to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SNA - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 46m
    $122–568

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 50m
    $907–1,509

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    37h 31m
    $281–382

  4. Drive  1,501.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Topekacar car 1,501.6 mi
    25h 41m
    $248–359

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 21m
    $232–657

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 13m
    $226–680

Irvine to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration33h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$907Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $900–1,500 and the journey takes 32h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University-Ent 3773 Mariposa Villa to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, Santa Ana, 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park, and El Paso in around 37h 31m.

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