There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Carthage by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson 117 / ...
4h 54m$68–107Drive 195.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Carthagecar 195.6 mi
3h 16m$36–52Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson 117 / ...
5h 18m$101–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Joplinbus Jefferson 117 / ...
6h 31m$79–131
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Carthage is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Carthage is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Carthage. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Joplin via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Topeka and Carthage is 231 miles. The road distance is 196.7 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Carthage without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Topeka to Carthage, including transfers.
Topeka to Carthage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Carthage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Carthage is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Topeka to Carthage.
There are 41+ hotels available in Carthage.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Carthage, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Carthage via Kansas City and Joplin in around 4h 54m.
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
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
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Kansas City to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–65
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- [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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