What is the travel distance from Detroit to Topeka?

Detroit and Topeka are 698 miles (1126 km) apart.

Bus Detroit to Topeka from $147 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Detroit to Topeka on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	7:50am	Topeka	No tags
	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 1h	12:05am	Topeka	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:45am	Detroit Bus Station	23h 5m	7:50am	Topeka	No tags
	11:25pm	Detroit Bus Station	1d 1h	12:05am	Topeka	No tags
	6:40am	Detroit Bus Station	1d 2h	7:50am	Topeka	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Detroit to Topeka.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $220	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$230 - $296	Average Duration18h 35m	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Detroit to Topeka

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Topeka. The journey takes about 18 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $230, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

18h 35mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest ticket

102kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Detroit, MI to Topeka: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$162

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure6:40am

Distance697 miles (1123 km)

Latest bus departure11:25pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,311 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,849 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Detroit to Topeka Bus

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The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Detroit, MI to Topeka?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$162	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time18h 35m	Avg Price$230	Daily Departures1

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