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

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Minneapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    13h 1m
    $126–186

  2. Drive 499.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Topekacar car 499.8 mi
    8h 6m
    $92–132

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 8m
    $295–596

  4. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane MSP - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h 50m
    $108–500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    13h 39m
    $126–186

  6. Fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSP - MCI
    2. Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    7h 8m
    $642–1,008

  7. Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane MSP - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    6h 48m
    $217–898

Saint Paul to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 524.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 1m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Topeka via Minneapolis, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 13h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 8m.

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