There are 3 ways to get from La Plata 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
4h 42m$65–140Drive 229 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Plata to Topekacar 229 mi
3h 49m$42–61Train, 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 21m$53–109
La Plata to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Plata to Topeka is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from La Plata to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from La Plata Station station and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between La Plata and Topeka is 205 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.
The best way to get from La Plata to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $140.
The train from La Plata Station to Topeka Station takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
La Plata to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from La Plata Station.
La Plata to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Plata to Topeka is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from La Plata to Topeka.
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What companies run services between La Plata, 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
Train from La Plata Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from La Plata Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
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