There are 3 ways to get from Kirksville to Topeka by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from La Plata Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
5h$111–195Drive 220.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kirksville to Topekacar 220.5 mi
4h 13m$41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from La Plata Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
5h 39m$101–169
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kirksville to Topeka is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kirksville to Topeka is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Kirksville station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from La Plata Station and arriving at Topeka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kirksville and Topeka is 219 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kirksville to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kirksville to Topeka, including transfers.
Kirksville to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
Kirksville to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kirksville to Topeka is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Kirksville to Topeka.
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What companies run services between Kirksville, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from La Plata Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from La Plata Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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 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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