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How to get fromResearch Triangle to Topekaby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Research Triangle to Topeka by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Kansas City, bus

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)planeRDU - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    6h 43m
    $196–548

  2. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeRDU - MHK
    2. Take the bus from Manhattan to Topekabus
    7h 55m
    $156–581

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
    28h 59m
    $160–332

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    36h 15m
    $200–486

  5. Drive 1,077.3 mi

    1. Drive from Research Triangle to Topekacar1,077.3 mi
    19h 11m
    $197–284

  6. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)planeRDU - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    8h 3m
    $276–1,056

Research Triangle to Topeka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration28h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Research Triangle, NC, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 1 to Topeka via Regional Transit Center, Durham Station Gate J, Durham, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 28h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Research Triangle to Topeka Amtrak Station via Cary and Chicago Union Station in around 36h 15m.

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