There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or bus
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Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane STL - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
5h 25m$116–529Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US0136 / ...
7h 45m$52–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 55m$114–238Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Topeka296.8 mi
4h 57mDrive 296.8 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topekacar 296.8 mi
4h 57m$55–79Fly to Kansas City, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
5h 20m$130–637
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka is to bus which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Topeka via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Topeka Station via St. Louis and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Topeka is 406 miles. The road distance is 298.6 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka twice daily, and the journey takes 6h 20m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Topeka Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Kansas City in around 9h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
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
- omnibusexpress.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Topeka station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka is 299 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka.
Book your St. Louis Airport (STL) to Topeka bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Topeka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.