What is the distance between Washington and Topeka?

The distance between the two cities is 999 miles (1611 km).

Bus Washington to Topeka from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Topeka on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:10pm	Union Station	2d 2h	11:25pm	Topeka	Cheapest
	5:00am	Union Station	1d 3h	7:50am	Topeka	Fastest
	5:50am	Union Station	1d 12h	5:10pm	Topeka	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:30pm	Union Station	1d 11h	7:50am	Topeka	No tags
	5:35pm	Union Station	1d 6h	11:25pm	Topeka	No tags

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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 $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 15hAverage Duration

999 milesDistance

40kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $423	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 40kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$389 - $1,317	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 147kg CO₂e

Bus Washington, DC, US to Topeka: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$199

Average bus trip duration1d 15h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure5:00am

Distance999 miles (1611 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,346 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

3.5/511,157 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Washington to Topeka Bus

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Topeka was searched and found on Nov 4, 2025 with a price of $100

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

You can expect to pay from $100 to $203 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Topeka based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-11-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Topeka!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Topeka.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Topeka that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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!

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Topeka?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$199	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$441	Daily Departures1

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