- Must visit
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Major art museum known for its broad collection, sculpture park, and iconic Shuttlecocks. One of the city’s signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO 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 Kansas City, MO will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Topeka, KS for Kansas City, MO on Wed, May 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.
4 Southwest Chief
4 Southwest ChiefOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Kansas City, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€21) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.73 (€-6.25). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 Southwest Chief | 4:25 AM Topeka Station, Topeka, KS | 2h01 | 6:26 AM Kansas City Station, Kansas City, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Topeka, KS to Kansas City, MO run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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