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How to get fromTuscaloosa to Topekaby bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Topeka by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane BHM - MHK
    3. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    9h 18m
    $179–680

  2. Drive 719.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Topekacar car 719.6 mi
    13h 3m
    $132–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    20h 45m
    $178–299

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train
    38h 16m
    $559–1,177

  5. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BHM - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 15m
    $238–918

  6. Drive to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)car car
    2. Fly from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GTR - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 13m
    $203–823

  7. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0604
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    25h 20m
    $172–331

Tuscaloosa to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$559Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 798.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Topeka via Jackson, Memphis Bus Station, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 20h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tuscaloosa Station to Topeka Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 16m.

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