There are 3 ways to get from Topeka to Kansas City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Topeka to Kansas City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Kansas City is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Kansas City is to drive which takes 1h and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Topeka and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Topeka Station station and arriving at Kansas City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Topeka and Kansas City is 63 miles. The road distance is 62.9 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Kansas City without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $17 - $55.
The bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Topeka to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Kansas City is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $17–27 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Omnibus Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
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
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Kansas City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Topeka to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Kansas City is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Topeka to Kansas City.
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