The cheapest and fastest buses from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 1 buses that leave St. Louis, MO for Topeka, KS on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €225.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €301 Average price |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS bus times
The table below shows live departures for St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS buses for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 PM St. Louis, MO | 6h15 | 12:05 AM Topeka, KS | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 PM St. Louis, MO | 6h55 | 12:45 AM Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM St. Louis, MO | 7h35 | 1:35 PM Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS start from as low as $59 (€48) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $68 (€56) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Greyhound from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KSYou can travel by bus between St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS with Greyhound for as low as $58 (€48). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from St. Louis, MO to Topeka, KS

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
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- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
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- $15 per additional bag.
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