There are 3 ways to get from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
1h 14m$40–55Drive 63.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kansas City Union Station to Topekacar 63.7 mi
1h 2m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
1h 44m$21–45
Kansas City Union Station to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $11 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and arriving at Quincy Street Station - Topeka station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Kansas City Union Station and Topeka is 64 miles. The road distance is 64 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $40 - $55.
The bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka takes 52 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Kansas City Union Station to Topeka bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City station.
Kansas City Union Station to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $40 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 1h 44m.
What companies run services between Kansas City Union Station, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Omnibus Express operates a bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City Union Station to Topeka bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Quincy Street Station - Topeka.
Kansas City Union Station to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City Union Station to Topeka is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Kansas City Union Station to Topeka.
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