What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Topeka is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Topeka is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Topeka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Louis Bus Station station and arriving at Topeka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Topeka?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Topeka Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Topeka?

The distance between St. Louis and Topeka is 312 miles. The road distance is 311.9 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $90.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Topeka?

The bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Topeka bus from?

St. Louis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Topeka train from?

St. Louis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train or bus from St. Louis to Topeka?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Topeka is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the St. Louis to Topeka bus arrive?

St. Louis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Topeka station.

Where does the St. Louis to Topeka train arrive?

St. Louis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Topeka is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from St. Louis to Topeka.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Louis to Topeka?

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How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Topeka?

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Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.

St. Louis to Topeka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to TopekaGreyhound US1200 / ...
6h 55m
$40–90
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas CityMissouri River Runner / ...
2. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka StationSouthwest Chief
8h 24m
$49–278
Drive 310.1 mi
1. Drive from St. Louis to Topeka310.1 mi
5h 12m
$57–82
Fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)STL - MCI
2. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
6h 44m
$222–758
Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)STL - ICT
2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
6h 29m
$228–998

St. Louis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.5 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka twice daily. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 8h 24m.

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