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How to get fromTopeka to Los Angelesby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    8h 56m
    $149–508

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    33h 53m
    $140–470

  3. Bus

    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 Station Arrivalsbus bus
    31h 50m
    $161–377

  4. Drive 1,501.6 mi

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

  5. Bus, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MCI - BUR
    10h 45m
    $179–464

  6. Bus, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MCI - LGB
    11h 32m
    $179–710

  7. Bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $233–968

  8. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MCI - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 48m
    $275–1,092

  9. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MCI - SNA
    13h 9m
    $204–469

Topeka to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Topeka to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 31h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $140–470 and the journey takes 33h 53m.

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