There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCI - ORF
9h 32m$258–1,034Drive 1,225.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Virginia Beachcar 1,225.8 mi
20h 40m$224–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
36h 40m$826–1,304Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
36h 55m$231–384Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
38h 36m$447–700
Topeka to Virginia Beach by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach is to bus and fly which takes 9h 32m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Virginia Beach via St Louis Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.
The distance between Topeka and Virginia Beach is 1130 miles. The road distance is 1232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach without a car is to train which takes 36h 40m and costs $800 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Topeka to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Virginia Beach is to train which takes 36h 40m and costs $800 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $390 and takes 36h 55m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Parks & 19Th via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 36h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Virginia Beach via St Louis Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 36h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–430
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 1:06 AM in Topeka and 2:06 AM in Virginia Beach.
Topeka to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Virginia Beach is 1233 miles. It takes approximately 20h 40m to drive from Topeka to Virginia Beach.
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