There are 9 ways to get from Monterey to Topeka by plane, car, shuttle, bus, train (Amtrak), or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane MRY - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
11h 10m$144–620Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Topekabus
43h 23m$314–572Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
45h 1m$567–1,323Drive 1,737.3 mi
- Drive from Monterey to Topekacar 1,737.3 mi
29h 54m$318–458Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MRY - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 57m$213–858Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SFO - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
11h 30m$249–503Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane SJC - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
12h 15m$260–862Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane OAK - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
13h 24m$280–925Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
- Take the bus from Gilroy to Tucsonbus
- Take the bus from Tucson to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
45h 3m$319–427
Monterey to Topeka by shuttle, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Topeka is to fly and drive which costs $140 - $650 and takes 11h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Topeka is to fly and bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, Tucson and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Topeka Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.
The distance between Monterey and Topeka is 1456 miles. The road distance is 1747.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Topeka without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 43h 23m and costs $310 - $600.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Monterey to Topeka, including transfers.
Monterey to Topeka bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Topeka is to train which takes 45h 1m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $430 and takes 45h 3m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Topeka Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Los Angeles in around 45h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Tucson, El Paso, and El Paso in around 45h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Kansas City via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Kansas City via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salinas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Topeka bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.
Topeka is 2h ahead of Monterey. It is currently 10:31 AM in Monterey and 12:31 PM in Topeka.
Monterey to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Topeka is 1747 miles. It takes approximately 29h 54m to drive from Monterey to Topeka.
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