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How to get fromTopeka to Lake of the Ozarksby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Lake of the Ozarks by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake of the Ozarkstaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $126–183

  2. Drive 203.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to Lake of the Ozarkscar car 203.5 mi
    4h 2m
    $38–54

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Jefferson City Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Lake of the Ozarkstaxi taxi
    6h 50m
    $160–262

  4. Bus, taxi via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City to Lake of the Ozarkstaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $160–219

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 254.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Lake of the Ozarks, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Topeka to Lake of the Ozarks. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Jefferson City, then take the taxi to Lake of the Ozarks. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kansas City, take the train to Jefferson City Station, then take the taxi to Lake of the Ozarks.

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