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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Topeka by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane BUF - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    8h 57m
    $92–438

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    22h 26m
    $562–1,013

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Akron to Cambridgebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    26h 20m
    $175–331

  4. Drive  1,039.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Topekacar car 1,039.7 mi
    17h 35m
    $172–248

  5. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane BUF - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    10h 11m
    $162–707

Buffalo to Topeka by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$562Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,044.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Topeka Station via Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Topeka via Akron, Cambridge, OH, and St Louis Bus Station in around 26h 20m.

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