There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Richmond 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
best- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MHK - RIC
7h 43m$132–567Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
29h 53m$188–374Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
32h 44m$442–930Drive 1,118.4 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Richmondcar 1,118.4 mi
18h 45m$205–295Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MCI - RIC
9h 24m$193–804
Topeka to Richmond by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Richmond is to bus which costs $180 - $380 and takes 29h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Richmond is to drive and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Richmond via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 44m.
The distance between Topeka and Richmond is 1131 miles. The road distance is 1124.9 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 29h 53m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Topeka to Richmond, including transfers.
Topeka to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Richmond is to bus which takes 29h 53m and costs $180 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 32h 44m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Richmond via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Washington Union Station in around 29h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 32h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- 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 St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Richmond is 1h ahead of Topeka. It is currently 5:50 AM in Topeka and 6:50 AM in Richmond.
Topeka to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Richmond is 1125 miles. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from Topeka to Richmond.
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