There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
11h 10m$112–160Drive 499.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Topekacar 499.8 mi
8h 6m$92–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
18h 8m$274–581Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane MSP - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 32m$108–510Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus Jefferson Lines 803
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
13h 27m$142–208Fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MSP - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
7h 8m$642–1,008Fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane MSP - ICT
- Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
6h 48m$197–798Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane MSP - XNA
- Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Topekacar
7h 57m$157–722
Saint Paul to Topeka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Topeka is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Topeka is to fly and bus which takes 6h 48m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Topeka is 506 miles. The road distance is 502.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Saint Paul to Topeka, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Topeka is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $600 and takes 18h 8m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- Ride KC
Bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Ride KC
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Saint Paul to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Topeka is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Saint Paul to Topeka.
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