- Must visit
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Expansive museum on the civil rights movement with powerful exhibits and historic spaces that explain Atlanta’s national role in social change.
Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
17 h 25 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1168 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
It's difficult to get from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $230. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 27h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $230, and a train costs an average of $853.
Distance: 725 miles (1168 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$231 Average price Cheapest | $853 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 33m Average total duration Fastest 27h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52h 48m Average total duration 52h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA:
A bus is $622 (€513) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA costing on average $853 (€703).
Other travel options to Atlanta, GA take longer:
Train takes on average 52h 18m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $230 |
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Buses from Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 27h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $230 (€190) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 725 miles (1168 km) distance in 16h 25m.
Distance 725 miles (1168 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $230 (€190) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 16h 25m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Moderate for U.S. city trips: hotels and dining are mid-range, transit is limited, and rideshares or parking can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for barista drinks.
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Most Topeka, KS to Atlanta, GA buses use the Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave to Atlanta, Bus Station station pair, with some services arriving at Atlanta, SkyTrain Airport Station. Use this guide to compare Topeka, KS and Atlanta, GA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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