There are 4 ways to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 229 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to East Village - Bay Cbus 229
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
3h 10m$9–18Line 229 bus, train
- Take the bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to East Village - Bay Cbus 229
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
4h 12m$21–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Topeka72.2 mi
1h 12mDrive 72.2 mi
- Drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topekacar 72.2 mi
1h 12m$14–19
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka is to line 229 bus and bus which costs $9 - $18 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Kci Airport New Terminal and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Topeka is 88 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka without a car is to line 229 bus and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka, including transfers.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka bus services, operated by Ride KC, depart from Kci Airport New Terminal station.
Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka bus services, operated by Ride KC, arrive at East Village - Bay C station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Kansas City Airport (MCI) to Topeka.
There are 35+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Kansas City Airport (MCI), USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to Topeka via East Village - Bay C and Kansas City Bus Station in around 3h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from Kci Airport New Terminal to East Village - Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
Bus from On Bogota At Kci Site Eastbound to East Village - Bay C
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kansas City-MCI to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kansas City Airport (MCI) and Topeka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









