There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Norfolk by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCI - ORF
8h 31m$199–735Bus, fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane MCI - PHF
12h 57m$187–758Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
34h 58m$478–975Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
38h 39m$214–413Drive 1,211.4 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Norfolkcar 1,211.4 mi
20h 24m$222–320
Topeka to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to bus which costs $210 - $420 and takes 38h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to bus and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Dntc via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 58m.
The distance between Topeka and Norfolk is 1119 miles. The road distance is 1218.5 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 34h 58m and costs $470 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Topeka to Norfolk, including transfers.
Topeka to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Norfolk is to train which takes 34h 58m and costs $470 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $420 and takes 38h 39m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 34h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Dntc via St Louis Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Virginia Beach, and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake in around 38h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Kansas City to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 6:59 AM in Topeka and 7:59 AM in Norfolk.
Topeka to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Norfolk is 1218 miles. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Topeka to Norfolk.
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