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

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane ROA - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    9h 12m
    $110–461

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    23h 40m
    $150–300

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    34h 57m
    $435–940

  4. Drive 981.9 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Topekacar car 981.9 mi
    16h 47m
    $180–259

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ROA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 22m
    $214–909

  6. Bus via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    23h 55m
    $150–310

Roanoke to Topeka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 984.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Topeka via Nashville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 23h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Topeka Station via Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station in around 34h 57m.

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