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How to get fromTopeka to Riversideby bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Topeka to Riverside by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 56m
    $250–731

  2. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 34m
    $177–671

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    32h 6m
    $900–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to El Pasobus bus Kansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus El Paso
    32h 29m
    $265–330

  5. Drive  1,461.3 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Riversidecar car 1,461.3 mi
    25h 17m
    $267–386

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Ontario International Airport

    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
    11h 40m
    $233–618

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    13h 34m
    $246–943

  8. Bus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus bus
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ICT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    13h 2m
    $242–766

  9. Bus to Kansas City, 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 to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 59m
    $303–551

  10. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCI - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    12h 49m
    $247–383

  11. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MCI - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    14h 6m

Topeka to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration32h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,522.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $900–1,500 and the journey takes 32h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to Vine Street Mobility Hub via El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 32h 29m.

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