What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 14h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka is to fly and drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $90 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Charles and Topeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Charles to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles and arriving at Topeka via Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St and Denton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Charles and Topeka?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Charles station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Lake Charles Station and arriving at Topeka Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 17m.

How far is it from Lake Charles to Topeka?

The distance between Lake Charles and Topeka is 727 miles. The road distance is 721.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lake Charles to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 17h 26m and costs $150 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Lake Charles to Topeka?

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lake Charles to Topeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Charles to Topeka bus from?

Lake Charles to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lake Charles station.

Where do I catch the Lake Charles to Topeka train from?

Lake Charles to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lake Charles Station.

Train or bus from Lake Charles to Topeka?

The best way to get from Lake Charles to Topeka is to bus via Denton which takes 17h 26m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $460 - $1,100 and takes 37h 17m.

Where does the Lake Charles to Topeka bus arrive?

Lake Charles to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.

Where does the Lake Charles to Topeka train arrive?

Lake Charles to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Lake Charles to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Charles to Topeka is 722 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Lake Charles to Topeka.

How do I get a train ticket from Lake Charles to Topeka?

Book your Lake Charles to Topeka train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lake Charles to Topeka?

Book your Lake Charles to Topeka bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 34+ hotels available in Topeka.

Lake Charles to Topeka - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Lake Charles to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.

Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane LCH - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
6h 36m
$92–430
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to University of North Texas - Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Topekabus
17h 26m
$155–283
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
37h 17m
$463–1,044
Drive 717.6 mi
1. Drive from Lake Charles to Topekacar 717.6 mi
14h 12m
$131–190
Bus to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Port Arthurbus
2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane BPT - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
8h 28m
$155–502
Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LCH - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 44m
$171–768
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Houston Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus
19h 55m
$129–286
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Houstontrain
2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus
22h 6m
$137–309

Lake Charles to Topeka by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

17h 26mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 723.1 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Lake Charles, LA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Lake Charles to Topeka via Downtown Houston, Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, Travis St @ Lamar St, Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St, University of North Texas - Denton, and Denton in around 17h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Charles Station to Topeka Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 37h 17m.

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