What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Topeka is to bus which costs $190 - $330 and takes 30h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Topeka is to fly and bus which takes 8h 50m and costs $160 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Topeka?

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 5m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Topeka?

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 24m.

How far is it from Newark to Topeka?

The distance between Newark and Topeka is 1272 miles. The road distance is 1242 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 30h 5m and costs $190 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Topeka?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Newark to Topeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Topeka bus from?

Newark to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Topeka train from?

Newark to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Topeka?

The best way to get from Newark to Topeka is to bus which takes 30h 5m and costs $190 - $330. Alternatively, you can train via Ossining, which costs $210 - $1,100 and takes 32h 24m.

Where does the Newark to Topeka bus arrive?

Newark to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Newark and Topeka?

Topeka is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 11:45 PM in Newark and 10:45 PM in Topeka.

Where does the Newark to Topeka train arrive?

Newark to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Topeka is 1242 miles. It takes approximately 20h 54m to drive from Newark to Topeka.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Topeka?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Topeka?

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Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 32+ hotels available in Topeka.

Newark to Topeka - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Topeka by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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, bus
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1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)EWR - MHK
2. Take the bus from Manhattan to Topeka
9h 33m
$138–492
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus StationGreyhound US0421
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
30h 5m
$190–321
Train via Ossining (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
32h 24m
$215–1,064
Drive 1,234.8 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Topeka1,234.8 mi
20h 54m
$226–326
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)EWR - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
8h 50m
$162–480
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)JFK - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
9h 31m
$166–634
Fly Laguardia Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)LGA - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
10h 15m
$189–521
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)PHL - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
10h 6m
$161–1,033
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
30h 25m
$178–334
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
38h 34m
$258–735

Newark to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)

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30h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,264.9 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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 5m. 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 24m.

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