There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
1h 5m$15–28Drive 62.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City to Topeka62.8 mi
1h$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
1h 44m$16–40Bus via 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - TopekaKansas City
2h 4m$40–55
Missouri to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Topeka is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Topeka is to drive which takes 1h and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kansas City Bus Station station and arriving at Topeka. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Missouri and Topeka is 64 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $28.
The bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Missouri to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Missouri to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Topeka is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs $15 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $40 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–28 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Topeka Station twice daily. Tickets cost $16–40 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
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
- $16–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $15–28
- 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
Missouri to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Topeka station.
Missouri to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Topeka is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Missouri to Topeka.
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