There are 5 ways to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus Greyhound US1200 / ...
8h 14m$48–92Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Kansas Citytrain Missouri River Runner / ...
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 43m$114–238Drive 305.4 mi
- Drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Topekacar 305.4 mi
5h 6m$56–81Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane STL - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 3m$114–570Fly to Kansas City, line 11 bus, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kansas City (MCI)plane STL - MCI
- Take the bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southboundbus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
6h 57m$128–658
Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka by foot, train, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington University in St. Louis station to Topeka. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Topeka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington University in St. Louis station to Topeka station. However, there are services departing from SKINKER station and arriving at Topeka Station via St. Louis and Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
The distance between Washington University in St. Louis and Topeka is 319 miles. The road distance is 307.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka, including transfers.
Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topeka twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka Station via SKINKER station, CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Kansas City in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- 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 St Louis Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- kcata.org
Bus from On 12Th At Charlotte Westbound Nearside to On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- kcata.org
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Topeka station.
Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Washington University in St. Louis to Topeka.
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