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How to get fromNewark to Topekaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Newark to Topeka by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kansas City, bus

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane EWR - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 47m
    $413–1,011

  2. Drive  1,234.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Topekacar car 1,234.8 mi
    21h 13m
    $226–326

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    30h 25m
    $230–343

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    32h 20m
    $789–1,787

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JFK - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 36m
    $397–1,186

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 6m
    $241–1,034

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 7m
    $441–1,547

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane EWR - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Topekabus bus
    10h 34m
    $308–876

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    30h 25m
    $414–644

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    38h 59m
    $894–1,388

Newark to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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.

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