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There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to Topeka by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 41m
    $242–707

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 41m
    $227–682

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 44m
    $900–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus El Paso
    33h 31m
    $264–334

  5. Drive  1,461.5 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Topekacar car 1,461.5 mi
    25h 17m
    $242–349

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h 7m
    $241–669

  7. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane LAS - ICT
    3. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    13h 1m
    $237–764

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    13h 52m
    $306–1,275

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h 37m
    $294–572

  10. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PSP - MCI
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    13h 49m

  11. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    3. Take the bus from Omaha to Topekabus bus
    12h 39m
    $377–600

Riverside to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,426.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $900–1,500 and the journey takes 31h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via San Bernardino Transit Center, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and El Paso in around 33h 31m.

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