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Topeka to Downtown Kansas City trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Topeka and Downtown Kansas City takes 2h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Topeka to Downtown Kansas City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 15m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
$45
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Topeka to Downtown Kansas City train times

Trains run once daily between Topeka and Downtown Kansas City. The service departs Topeka at 4:25 AM at night, which arrives into Downtown Kansas City at 06:40:00. All services require a transfer at Kansas City and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakRide KC2h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Topeka to Downtown Kansas City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Topeka to Downtown Kansas City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 66.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Downtown Kansas City, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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