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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane RIC - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 51m
    $131–617

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    30h 25m
    $186–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    32h 47m
    $440–930

  4. Drive 1,118.9 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Topekacar car 1,118.9 mi
    18h 50m
    $205–295

  5. Fly Richmond International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RIC - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 20m
    $210–905

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane DCA - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 31m
    $677–1,429

Richmond to Topeka by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,126.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond to Topeka via Washington Union Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Topeka Station via Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 47m.

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