What is the cheapest way to get from Columbus to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Topeka is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbus to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Columbus to Topeka is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $750 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Columbus and Topeka?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Topeka. However, there are services departing from TA Travel Center - Seymour and arriving at Topeka via Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

How far is it from Columbus to Topeka?

The distance between Columbus and Topeka is 675 miles. The road distance is 565.6 miles.

How do I travel from Columbus to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Columbus to Topeka without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 13h 36m and costs $230 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Columbus to Topeka?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Columbus to Topeka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbus to Topeka bus from?

Columbus to Topeka bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from TA Travel Center - Seymour station.

Where does the Columbus to Topeka bus arrive?

Columbus to Topeka bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Indianapolis station.

What is the time difference between Columbus and Topeka?

Topeka is 1h behind Columbus. It is currently 10:12 PM in Columbus and 9:12 PM in Topeka.

Can I drive from Columbus to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Topeka is 566 miles. It takes approximately 9h 52m to drive from Columbus to Topeka.

Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 38+ hotels available in Topeka.

Columbus to Topeka - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Columbus to Topeka by taxi, plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Indianapolis, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane IND - MHK
3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 12m
$219–643
Drive 562.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbus to Topekacar 562.3 mi
9h 52m
$103–149
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationtaxi
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus
3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain
13h 36m
$232–426
Bus
1. Take the bus from TA Travel Center - Seymour to Indianapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus
15h 42m
$149–239
Taxi to Indianapolis, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kansas City (MCI)plane IND - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
6h 51m
$763–1,201
Drive to Covington, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Drive from Columbus to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kansas City (MCI)plane CVG - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 50m
$195–926
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
16h 25m
$282–611

Indianapolis (IND) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) flights

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6h 43mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Columbus to Topeka.

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Distance: 671.4 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Columbus to Topeka via TA Travel Center - Seymour, Indianapolis, Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd, Ctc-R, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 42m.

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