There are 11 ways to get from Topeka to Riverside by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Ontario International Airport
best- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MCI - ONT
10h 53m$225–956Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Topeka Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
32h 6m$140–460Bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to El Pasobus Kansas City
- Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus El Paso
32h 27m$251–327Drive 1,461.3 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Riversidecar 1,461.3 mi
25h 17m$267–386Bus to Kansas City, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MCI - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
11h 26m$159–572Bus to Kansas City, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane MCI - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
13h 36m$204–497Bus to Kansas City, fly to San Diego International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MCI - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
12h 48m$287–1,194Bus to Kansas City, fly to Long Beach Airport, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane MCI - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 9m$199–774Bus to Kansas City, fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane MCI - PSP
- Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
14h 18mBus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane ICT - LAS
- Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
14h 4m$202–557Bus to Kansas City, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MCI - LAS
- Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
13h 47m$162–354
Topeka to Riverside by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Riverside is to bus and fly which costs $160 - $360 and takes 13h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Riverside is to bus and fly which takes 10h 53m and costs $220 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka station to Riverside. However, there are services departing from Quincy Street Station - Topeka and arriving at Vine Street Mobility Hub via El Paso, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Topeka Station station and arriving at Riverside. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 6m.
The distance between Topeka and Riverside is 1433 miles. The road distance is 1469.8 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Riverside without a car is to train which takes 32h 6m and costs $140 - $460.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Topeka to Riverside, including transfers.
Topeka to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Quincy Street Station - Topeka.
Topeka to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Riverside is to train which takes 32h 6m and costs $140 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $330 and takes 32h 27m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $140–460 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 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Kansas City to Long Beach Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Palm Springs International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Kansas City to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Kansas City to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Kansas City to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $140–410
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $210–460
- Business - advance purchase
- $290–1,200
- Business Class
- $400–1,000
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $7–11
Train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
- 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 El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–180
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–150
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2210 Somerset St - Wichita
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Riverside bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Riverside is 2h behind Topeka. It is currently 6:58 AM in Topeka and 4:58 AM in Riverside.
Topeka to Riverside train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Riverside is 1470 miles. It takes approximately 25h 17m to drive from Topeka to Riverside.
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