There are 4 ways to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Line 550 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb550
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
2h 42m$14–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Kansas CityMissouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
3h 31m$28–76Drive 78.8 mi
- Drive from Lee's Summit to Topeka78.8 mi
1h 19m$15–21Line 550 bus, bus via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb550
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - TopekaKansas City
3h$40–55
Lee's Summit to Topeka by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lee's Summit to Topeka. However, there are services departing from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lee's Summit station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Lee's Summit Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Lee's Summit and Topeka is 82 miles. The road distance is 79.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka without a car is to line 550 bus and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka, including transfers.
Lee's Summit to Topeka bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound station.
Lee's Summit to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lee's Summit Station.
The best way to get from Lee's Summit to Topeka is to line 550 bus and bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $80 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to Topeka via On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb and Kansas City Bus Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lee's Summit Station to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 3h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lee's Summit Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
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
- $14–23
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Lee's Summit to Topeka bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb station.
Lee's Summit to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lee's Summit to Topeka is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Lee's Summit to Topeka.
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