There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Fort Scott by bus (Greyhound), 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 StationGreyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevada, MOJefferson 117
4h 17m$51–118Drive 134 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Fort Scott134 mi
2h 16m$25–36Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Rich Hill
- Take the taxi from Rich Hill to Fort Scott
5h 44m$168–284Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas CityEl Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Nevada, MOJefferson 117
4h 37m$77–146
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.
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 17m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Topeka to Fort Scott, including transfers.
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 and Nevada, MO in around 4h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Nevada, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Rich Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
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
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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