There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Alton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
7h 34m$80–118Drive 313.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Altoncar 313.3 mi
5h 20m$58–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to Alton Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 4m$107–230Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MHK - STL
6h 10m$162–632Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MCI - STL
5h 30m$793–1,119
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Alton is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Alton is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Alton. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at North County Transit Center via Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Alton station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Alton Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
The distance between Topeka and Alton is 338 miles. The road distance is 315.2 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Topeka to Alton, including transfers.
Topeka to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Alton is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Alton via Kansas City and Alton Station in around 10h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Topeka to Alton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Alton is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Topeka to Alton.
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