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How to get fromLafayette to Topekaby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane LFT - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    5h 14m
    $102–430

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1170s
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    19h 25m
    $139–270

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    35h 31m
    $507–1,075

  4. Drive 753.2 mi

    1. Drive from Lafayette to Topekacar car 753.2 mi
    13h 41m
    $138–199

  5. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane LCH - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 35m
    $141–475

  6. Bus via Shreveport

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    20h 39m
    $204–318

Lafayette to Topeka by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Transit System to Topeka via Dallas Bus Station in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Topeka Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 31m.

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