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How to get fromColumbus to Topekaby plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane CMH - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h 29m
    $113–570

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    17h
    $110–212

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 15m
    $220–429

  4. Drive 718.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Topekacar car 718.9 mi
    12h 2m
    $132–190

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CMH - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    7h 52m
    $182–808

  6. Bus, train via Columbus - Mound St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 25m
    $193–407

  7. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    19h 4m
    $256–530

Columbus to Topeka by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17hAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 811.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Columbus to Topeka via St Louis Bus Station in around 17h.

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