There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Columbiabus Greyhound US1200
- Take the bus from Columbia to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
5h 38m$43–66Drive 204.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Jefferson Citycar 204.6 mi
3h 39m$38–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain Missouri River Runner / ...
6h 8m$51–128Drive, fly
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane MHK - COU
6h 33m$182–547
Topeka to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Jefferson City is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Jefferson City via Columbia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Topeka and Jefferson City is 226 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Jefferson City without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Topeka to Jefferson City, including transfers.
Topeka to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Jefferson City is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Jefferson City via Columbia and Jefferson City in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Jefferson City Station via Kansas City in around 6h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
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
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Columbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbia to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbia station.
Topeka to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Jefferson City is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Topeka to Jefferson City.
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