There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Raleigh by car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MHK - RDU
8h 31m$135–620Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
27h 55m$186–313Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
35h 18m$382–939Drive 1,088.6 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Raleighcar 1,088.6 mi
19h 20m$199–287Bus to Kansas City, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MCI - RDU
8h 1m$486–1,157Bus to Kansas City, fly to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY)plane MCI - FAY
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
10h 45m$177–689
Topeka to Raleigh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Raleigh is to bus which costs $180 - $320 and takes 27h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Raleigh is to bus and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $480 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Raleigh station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.
The distance between Topeka and Raleigh is 1087 miles. The road distance is 1094.9 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Raleigh without a car is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Topeka to Raleigh, including transfers.
Topeka to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Raleigh is to bus which takes 27h 55m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $950 and takes 35h 18m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to GoRaleigh Station via St Louis Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 27h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Raleigh Union Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Kansas City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Raleigh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Raleigh is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 2:52 AM in Topeka and 3:52 AM in Raleigh.
Topeka to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Raleigh is 1095 miles. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Topeka to Raleigh.
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