There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
best- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane BHM - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
9h 15m$159–630Drive 719.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Topekacar 719.9 mi
13h 3m$132–190Bus via Shreveport
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Shreveport Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkanabus
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
23h 49m$217–342Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus
- Take the train from Jackson to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain
30h 41m$356–798Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane BHM - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 15m$208–818Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus
- Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car
- Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane GTR - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 10m$183–773Bus
- Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1142 / ...
25h 20m$151–291
Tuscaloosa to Topeka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 13h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka is to bus and fly and drive which takes 9h 15m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Tuscaloosa to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop and arriving at Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.
The distance between Tuscaloosa and Topeka is 804 miles. The road distance is 724.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka without a car is to bus via Shreveport which takes 23h 49m and costs $210 - $350.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka, including transfers.
Tuscaloosa to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop station.
Tuscaloosa to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Shreveport Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tuscaloosa to Topeka is 724 miles. It takes approximately 13h 3m to drive from Tuscaloosa to Topeka.
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What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Quincy Street Station - Topeka via Shreveport Bus Station, Texarkana, Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, and 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City in around 23h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Golden Triangle Regional Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jackson to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (205) 719-0469
- [email protected]
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
Bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Groome Transportation
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
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