There are 3 ways to get from Topeka to Rolla by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Rolla
6h 33m$174–231Drive 264.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Rolla264.4 mi
4h 49m$49–70Train, taxi
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rolla
7h 20m$187–269
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Rolla is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Rolla is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Topeka and Rolla is 272 miles. The road distance is 265.9 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Rolla without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 33m and costs $170 - $240.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Topeka to Rolla, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Rolla is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Topeka to Rolla.
There are 20+ hotels available in Rolla.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?
There is no direct connection from Topeka to Rolla. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Rolla. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Rolla.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1-573-636-7101
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