There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Fort Scott by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevadabus Jefferson Lines 117
4h 7m$65–95Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Fort Scottcar 133.9 mi
2h 16m$25–36Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Rich Hillbus
- Take the taxi from Rich Hill to Fort Scotttaxi
5h 42m$148–212Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevadabus Jefferson Lines 117
4h 31m$99–131
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Fort Scott is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Fort Scott is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Fort Scott. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Nevada via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Topeka and Fort Scott is 180 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Fort Scott without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Topeka to Fort Scott, including transfers.
Topeka to Fort Scott bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Fort Scott bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Fort Scott is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Topeka to Fort Scott.
There are seven+ hotels available in Fort Scott.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Fort Scott, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Fort Scott via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Nevada in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Nevada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Kansas City to Rich Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Kansas City to Nevada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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