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How to get fromSan Diego to Topekaby plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SAN - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    7h
    $142–555

  2. Fly to Salina Municipal Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane plane SAN - SLN
    2. Take the bus from Salina to Topekabus bus
    7h 56m
    $136–515

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 46m
    $584–1,267

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    38h 13m
    $282–394

  5. Drive 1,490.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Topekacar car 1,490.1 mi
    26h 3m
    $272–393

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    7h 20m
    $219–819

San Diego to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$584Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,290.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Topeka Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 35h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Santa Ana, El Paso, and El Paso in around 38h 13m.

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