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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Topeka by plane, car, subway, bus, train (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane SJC - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    9h 42m
    $134–570

  2. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Topekabus bus
    40h 51m
    $283–465

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 48m
    $524–1,346

  4. Drive  1,719.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Topekacar car 1,719.5 mi
    29h 30m
    $314–454

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)plane plane SJC - ICT
    2. Take the bus from 2210 Somerset St - Wichita to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 25m
    $228–848

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SJC - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 16m
    $192–758

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SFO - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    9h 51m
    $206–455

  8. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane OAK - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    11h 7m
    $199–817

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SMF - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    12h 33m
    $225–837

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to Indiobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio, CA to El Pasobus bus La
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    41h 58m
    $320–439

San Jose to Topeka by subway and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Topeka Station via Los Angeles in around 44h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Indio, Indio, CA, El Paso, and El Paso in around 41h 58m.

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