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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 bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MCI - ONT
    11h 1m
    $250–1,065

  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 46m
    $187–721

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    32h 6m
    $390–900

  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 24m
    $251–327

  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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MCI - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 4m
    $190–471

  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 43m
    $285–628

  8. 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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    4. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 46m
    $282–1,116

  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 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 46m
    $258–1,019

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ICT - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardinobus bus
    13h 53m
    $201–610

  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 bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCI - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to San Bernardinobus bus
    13h 48m
    $196–517

Topeka to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration32h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest 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 $390–900 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 in around 32h 24m.

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