There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Birmingham by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MHK - BHM
5h 59m$187–786Drive 729.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Birminghamcar 729.4 mi
12h 55m$134–193Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Birminghambus
17h 35m$155–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain
40h 4m$574–1,218Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MCI - BHM
7h 43m$228–973
Topeka to Birmingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Birmingham is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Birmingham is to drive and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Birmingham via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Birmingham via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 4m.
The distance between Topeka and Birmingham is 745 miles. The road distance is 733.7 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Topeka to Birmingham, including transfers.
Topeka to Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Birmingham is to bus which takes 17h 35m and costs $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 40h 4m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Birmingham via Kansas City and Memphis Bus Station in around 17h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Birmingham via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 40h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Kansas City to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
- 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 Birmingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Topeka to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Birmingham is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 55m to drive from Topeka to Birmingham.
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