There are 4 ways to get from Shawnee to Topeka by taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Shawnee to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citytaxi
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus Kansas City
1h 6m$65–85Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shawnee to Topekacar 59.7 mi
1h 1m$11–16Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2h 1m$64–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center to Topekabus Greyhound US0180s
2h 6m$40–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shawnee to Topeka is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shawnee to Topeka is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Shawnee to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center and arriving at Topeka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Shawnee to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City and arriving at Topeka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Shawnee and Topeka is 71 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Shawnee to Topeka without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 1h 6m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Shawnee to Topeka, including transfers.
Shawnee to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center station.
Shawnee to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Shawnee to Topeka is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Shawnee, KS, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center to Topeka once daily. Tickets cost $16–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City 47Th St Transit Center to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
Kens Taxi & Shuttle Service
- Phone
- +1 816-946-4098
Local Budget Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 816-921-5000
- Website
- localbudgetcabco.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shawnee to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Topeka station.
Shawnee to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shawnee to Topeka is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Shawnee to Topeka.
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