There are 4 ways to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus Denver
- Take the bus from Omaha to Topekabus Omaha-Aguascalientes
5h 53m$187–203Drive 167.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topekacar 167.3 mi
3h 7m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
16h 21m$219–470Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
8h 34m$88–133
University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Lincoln, NE and arriving at Topeka via 16th & Jackson NW and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Nebraska–Lincoln station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Amtrak Station and arriving at Topeka Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Topeka is 223 miles. The road distance is 168.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $180 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka, including transfers.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka bus services, operated by Express Arrow, depart from Lincoln, NE station.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lincoln Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka is to bus which takes 5h 53m and costs $180 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $470 and takes 16h 21m.
What companies run services between University of Nebraska–Lincoln, NE, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka via Lincoln, NE, 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, and Topeka in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka Station via Lincoln Amtrak Station and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 16h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lincoln Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Express Arrow
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from Omaha to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $145
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka bus services, operated by Express Arrow, arrive at Omaha, NE station.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from University of Nebraska–Lincoln to Topeka.
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