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

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There are 10 ways to get from Pasadena to Topeka by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    9h 16m
    $189–782

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Kansas City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUR - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    11h 30m
    $158–679

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to El Pasobus bus Huntington Park
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus El Paso
    34h 20m
    $263–348

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    34h 28m
    $952–1,502

  5. Drive  1,493.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Topekacar car 1,493.6 mi
    25h 32m
    $256–369

  6. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LGB - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    12h 20m
    $236–1,123

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ONT - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    12h 13m
    $210–630

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane LAX - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Topekabus bus
    11h 49m
    $334–565

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    12h 32m
    $277–529

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Oklahoma City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from Oklahoma City Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    38h 47m
    $297–462

Pasadena to Topeka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,472.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Colorado / Arroyo Pkwy to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Santa Anita / Ramona, El Monte Station Lower Level, Valley Blvd and La Madera Ave E, El Monte, and El Paso in around 34h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 33h 3m.

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