There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Independence 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 Coffeyvillebus Jefferson 801 / ...
5h 58m$62–99Drive 133.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Independencecar 133.4 mi
2h 31m$25–36Bus 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 Coffeyvillebus Jefferson 801 / ...
6h 22m$95–134Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Coffeyvillebus Jefferson 801 / ...
7h 35m$73–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Independence is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Independence is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Independence. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Coffeyville via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Topeka and Independence is 256 miles. The road distance is 134.2 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Topeka to Independence, including transfers.
Topeka to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Independence is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Topeka to Independence.
There are 32+ hotels available in Independence.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Independence, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Independence via Kansas City and Coffeyville in around 5h 58m.
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
- $10–19
- 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 Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Kansas City to Coffeyville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- 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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