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How to get fromNew York JFK Airport (JFK) to Topekaby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Topeka by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane JFK - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    7h 48m
    $387–1,079

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    32h 42m
    $209–409

  3. Fly from Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGA - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 4m
    $252–1,017

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    29h 16m
    $294–579

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 44m
    $454–999

  6. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane EWR - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 48m
    $444–1,052

  7. Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Central Isliptrain train
    2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ISP - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h 19m
    $242–989

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PHL - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    11h 8m
    $477–1,577

  9. Drive 1,260.1 mi

    1. Drive from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Topekacar car 1,260.1 mi
    21h 53m
    $230–333

New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Topeka by tram, train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Topeka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,199.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Terminal 4 to Topeka Station via Jamaica Station, Jamaica, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 31h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal 7 to Topeka via Jamaica Station, Jamaica, New York Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and St Louis Bus Station in around 32h 42m.

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