There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Topeka by plane, car, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane PVD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
10h 26m$123–574Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
32h 15m$275–540Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
34h 32m$408–1,506Drive 1,420.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Topekacar 1,420.6 mi
24h 54m$260–375Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane PVD - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 37m$202–812Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BOS - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 3m$367–1,620Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
35h 45m$222–445
Providence to Topeka by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Topeka is to bus which costs $220 - $450 and takes 35h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Topeka is to train and fly and bus which takes 10h 3m and costs $360 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Topeka via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Topeka Station via Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 32m.
The distance between Providence and Topeka is 1415 miles. The road distance is 1428.9 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Topeka without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 15m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Providence to Topeka, including transfers.
Providence to Topeka bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Topeka is to train which takes 34h 32m and costs $400 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $450 and takes 35h 45m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Topeka Station via Boston and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Topeka via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 35h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kansas City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Topeka bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Topeka is 1h behind Providence. It is currently 5:06 PM in Providence and 4:06 PM in Topeka.
Providence to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Topeka is 1429 miles. It takes approximately 24h 54m to drive from Providence to Topeka.
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