There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane EWR - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
8h 10m$123–572Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
30h 25m$199–322Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
32h 20m$360–1,388Drive 1,234.8 mi
- Drive from Newark to Topekacar 1,234.8 mi
21h 14m$226–326Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane EWR - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 46m$412–1,010Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane JFK - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 37m$397–1,184Fly Laguardia Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane LGA - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 1m$241–1,032Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PHL - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 1m$461–1,547Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
30h 25m$258–496Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
38h 59m$411–929
Newark to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Topeka is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 30h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Topeka is to fly and drive which takes 8h 10m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
The distance between Newark and Topeka is 1271 miles. The road distance is 1242 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 30h 25m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Newark to Topeka, including transfers.
Newark to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Topeka is to bus which takes 30h 25m and costs $190 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $360 - $1,400 and takes 32h 20m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Topeka Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 4:32 PM in Newark and 3:32 PM in Topeka.
Newark to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Topeka is 1242 miles. It takes approximately 21h 14m to drive from Newark to Topeka.
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