There are 4 ways to get from Joplin to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 Joplin to Kansas CityJefferson 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
4h 50m$41–117Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Topeka194.3 mi
3h 28m$36–52Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas CityJefferson 112 / ...
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - TopekaKansas City
5h 17m$66–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas CityJefferson 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
6h 10m$45–145
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Topeka is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Joplin and Topeka is 225 miles. The road distance is 195.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joplin to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Joplin to Topeka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Topeka is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Joplin to Topeka.
There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Joplin, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Joplin to Topeka via Joplin and Kansas City Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
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
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- 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
- $15–22
- 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
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