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How to get fromDes Moines to Topekaby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    5h 20m
    $38–73

  2. Drive 254.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Topekacar car 254.3 mi
    4h 11m
    $47–67

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane plane DSM - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar car
    5h 55m
    $129–588

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    5h 35m
    $62–90

  5. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus bus Kansas City
    5h 49m
    $69–110

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 40m
    $49–100

Des Moines to Topeka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 257.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Topeka via Kansas City Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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