What is the cheapest way to get from Topeka to St. Louis?

The cheapest way to get from Topeka to St. Louis is to bus which costs $40 - $130 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Topeka to St. Louis?

The fastest way to get from Topeka to St. Louis is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Topeka and St. Louis?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Topeka and arriving at St Louis Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Topeka and St. Louis?

No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at St. Louis via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Topeka to St. Louis?

The distance between Topeka and St. Louis is 319 miles. The road distance is 311.6 miles.

How do I travel from Topeka to St. Louis without a car?

The best way to get from Topeka to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Topeka to St. Louis?

The bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station takes 6h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Topeka to St. Louis bus from?

Topeka to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.

Where do I catch the Topeka to St. Louis train from?

Topeka to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.

Train or bus from Topeka to St. Louis?

The best way to get from Topeka to St. Louis is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Topeka to St. Louis bus arrive?

Topeka to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Where does the Topeka to St. Louis train arrive?

Topeka to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Topeka to St. Louis?

Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to St. Louis is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Topeka to St. Louis.

How do I get a train ticket from Topeka to St. Louis?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Topeka to St. Louis?

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Where can I stay near St. Louis?

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Topeka to St. Louis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
6h 15m
$40–130
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain Missouri River Runner / ...
8h 41m
$56–103
Drive 309.8 mi
1. Drive from Topeka to St. Louiscar 309.8 mi
5h 14m
$57–82
Bus to Kansas City, fly
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
5h 40m
$226–757
Bus to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2210 Somerset St - Wichitabus
2. Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ICT - STL
6h 35m
$166–650
Bus to Omaha, fly
1. Take the bus from Topeka to Omahabus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane OMA - STL
8h 32m
$263–1,047

Topeka to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

14Weekly Buses

6h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to St. Louis via Kansas City in around 8h 41m.

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