What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Topeka?

The distance between the two cities is 1295 miles (2088 km).

Bus Los Angeles to Topeka from $194 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Los Angeles to Topeka on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:05pm	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 13h	6:40am	Topeka	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 10h	6:40am	Topeka	Fastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 1h	5:10pm	Topeka	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Topeka on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 10h	6:40am	Topeka	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 18h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 1h	5:10pm	Topeka	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 21h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Topeka on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 10h	6:40am	Topeka	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 18h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 1h	5:10pm	Topeka	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 21h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags

Next departures for Los Angeles to Topeka on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 10h	6:40am	Topeka	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:55pm	Los Angeles Union Station	1d 15h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:35am	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	1d 18h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:20pm	Downtown LA (Flixbus Lot)	2d 1h	5:10pm	Topeka	No tags
	Bus	7:10am	Lankershim/Magnolia - North Hollywood	1d 21h	6:20am	Topeka	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Los Angeles to Topeka

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Topeka. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

1293 milesDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$138 - $452	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$177 - $373	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 190kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 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

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Los Angeles, US to Topeka by bus

What is the travel distance from Los Angeles to Topeka?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

$275

11/26

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Today

$224

11/28

$194

11/29

$251

11/30

$206

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The cheapest trip from Los Angeles, US to Topeka was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $194

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Los Angeles, US to Topeka, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $194 to $419 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles, US to Topeka based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $194 which is on 2025-11-28.