The average bus between Des Moines and Topeka takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Des Moines to Topeka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Des Moines and Topeka. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Topeka at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Des Moines station and arriving at Topeka station via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Des Moines to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Topeka bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Topeka station.
The distance between Des Moines and Topeka is 333.6 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a bus from Des Moines to Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 35m.
