There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Alton by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0136 / ...
6h 34m$83–137Drive 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$126–255Drive 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 31m$172–682Bus 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$178–719
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Questions & Answers
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 6h 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 342 miles. The road distance is 315.1 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Topeka to Alton, including transfers.
Topeka to Alton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 6h 34m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. 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 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Alton bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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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