Rome2Rio

How to get fromRaleigh to Topekaby plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

Find Transport to Topeka

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Topeka by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane RDU - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    9h 6m
    $152–448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Topekabus bus
    30h 5m
    $206–346

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 4m
    $859–1,333

  4. Drive  1,088.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Topekacar car 1,088.9 mi
    19h 24m
    $180–260

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane RDU - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    8h 41m
    $182–808

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FAY - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    11h 36m
    $206–842

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane GSO - MCI
    3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus
    11h 46m
    $244–863

Raleigh to Topeka by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration30h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Raleigh to Topeka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,080.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Topeka via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 30h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Topeka Station via Chicago Union Station in around 35h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There