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How to get fromTopeka to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Topeka to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    7h 44m
    $230–1,023

  2. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MCI - SFO
    8h 31m
    $148–631

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    33h 25m
    $232–459

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 53m
    $500–1,100

  5. Drive 1,501.6 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Los Angelescar car 1,501.6 mi
    25h 39m
    $274–396

  6. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    8h 10m
    $225–631

  7. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MCI - SMF
    8h
    $290–1,222

  8. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    9h 4m
    $268–1,033

  9. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    10h 3m
    $180–770

Topeka to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration33h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,424.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Topeka to Los Angeles Union Station via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 33h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 33h 53m.

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