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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMCI - ONT
    10h 48m
    $215–856

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    32h 6m
    $140–460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to El PasobusKansas City
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Fontana Metrolink Transit CenterbusEl Paso
    32h 11m
    $251–327

  4. Drive 1,462 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Riversidecar1,462 mi
    25h 21m
    $267–386

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

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMCI - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 16m
    $159–562

  6. 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
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMCI - SNA
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    13h 31m
    $214–498

  7. 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
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMCI - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    12h 38m
    $268–997

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

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMCI - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    13h 54m
    $199–774

  9. 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
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMCI - PSP
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    13h 58m

  10. Bus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeICT - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
    13h 41m
    $200–545

  11. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMCI - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas, NV to San Bernardinobus
    13h 21m
    $160–392

Topeka to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration32h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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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 11m.

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