There are 4 ways to get from Jefferson City to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
5h 13m$42–74Drive 205.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jefferson City to Topekacar 205.8 mi
3h 41m$38–55Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h 59m$73–148Fly, drive
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane COU - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
5h 47m$173–524
Jefferson City to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Topeka is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Topeka is 217 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Jefferson City to Topeka, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Topeka is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Topeka via Jefferson City and Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Topeka Station via Kansas City in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Jefferson City to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Topeka is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Jefferson City to Topeka.
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