There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Jefferson City by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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 Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus Greyhound US0175s
5h 28m$41–75Drive 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$72–153Drive, 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 32m$182–537
Topeka to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
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 217 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 28m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 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 Kansas City Bus Station and Jefferson City in around 5h 28m. 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
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
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 Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.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
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus 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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