There are 3 ways to get from Topeka to Kansas City (Station) by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Topeka to Kansas City (Station) by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Kansas City (Station) is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Kansas City (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $10 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Topeka and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Kansas City (Station). However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at North Loop via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Topeka and Kansas City (Station) is 63 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Kansas City (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $17.
The bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Topeka to Kansas City (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Kansas City (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Kansas City (Station) is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $17. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Kansas City (Station), MO, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Topeka Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Kansas City (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City (Station) is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 7:45 AM in Topeka and 8:45 AM in Kansas City (Station).
Topeka to Kansas City (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Kansas City (Station) is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Topeka to Kansas City (Station).
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