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How to get fromTopeka to St. Louisby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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      bus bus 7h • 1 change

      $51–81

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      bus bus 7h • Direct

      $54–80

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      bus bus 6h 30m • 1 change

      $51–81

  2. Drive  309.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to St. Louiscar car 309.8 mi
    5h 11m
    $53–77

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    8h 41m
    $186–296

  4. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MCI - STL
    5h 35m
    $713–1,020

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MHK - STL
    6h 42m
    $114–619

Topeka to St. Louis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to St. Louis via Kansas City in around 8h 41m.

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