Joplin to Topeka
Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Joplin to Topeka. The best route is Bus, a distance of 241.023 km.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
4h 50m$61–98Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joplin to Topekacar 194.3 mi
3h 29m$36–52Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
5h 19m$92–135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Joplin to Kansas Citybus Jefferson 112 / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 9m$73–125
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joplin to Topeka is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Joplin to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Joplin to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Joplin and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
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 $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Joplin to Topeka, including transfers.
Joplin to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Joplin station.
Joplin to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joplin to Topeka is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Joplin to Topeka.
There are 38+ 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Joplin to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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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