There are 7 ways to get from Waco to Topeka by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Waco to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ACT - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
6h 21m$108–422Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airportbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane DFW - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
6h 21m$78–353Bus
- Take the bus from Waco to Topekabus Aguascalientes-Omaha
12h 9m$215–219Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma Citytrain
- Take the bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Stationbus
- Take the train from Newton Station to Topeka Stationtrain
14h 40mDrive 576.8 mi
- Drive from Waco to Topekacar 576.8 mi
8h 55m$99–143Fly Waco to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane ACT - MCI
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
8h 3m$148–664Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1160 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1142 / ...
13h 15m$91–168
Waco (ACT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waco to Topeka is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Waco to Topeka is to bus and fly and drive which takes 6h 21m and costs $75 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Waco to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Waco and arriving at Topeka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Waco and Topeka is 595 miles. The road distance is 580.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waco to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $215 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Waco to Topeka, including transfers.
Waco to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waco Bus Stop station.
Waco to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waco to Topeka is 580 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Waco to Topeka.
Book your Waco to Topeka bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Waco, TX, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
TL Premium operates a bus from Waco to Topeka twice a week. Tickets cost $199 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waco to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Waco to Kansas City via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- tours.lopez@hotmail.com
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Waco to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $199
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oklahoma City to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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