What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka?

The fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs $50 - $80.

How far is it from Fort Dodge to Topeka?

The distance between Fort Dodge and Topeka is 353 miles. The road distance is 296.7 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Dodge to Topeka without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Dodge to Topeka?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Dodge to Topeka is 297 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Fort Dodge to Topeka.

Where can I stay near Topeka?

There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.

Fort Dodge to Topeka - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka by taxi, bus, car, plane, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
8h 33m
$164–312
Drive 295 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Topekacar 295 mi
6h 36m
$54–78
Fly Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Kansas City, bus
1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane FOD - MCI
2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 28m
$154–672
Taxi, bus via Kansas City
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 3m
$194–348
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
4. Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain
9h 47m
$168–328
Fly Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane FOD - MHK
2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
7h 30m
$95–434
Drive to Mason City, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MCW - MCI
3. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
10h 23m
$150–626
Taxi, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Kansas City, bus
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kansas City (MCI)plane DSM - MCI
4. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
11h 29m
$396–1,356

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

19Weekly Planes

4h 35mAverage Duration

$102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fort Dodge to Topeka.

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Distance: 351.3 mi
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Topeka. However, you can take the taxi to Ames, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City, then take the bus to Topeka. Alternatively, you can drive from Fort Dodge to Topeka in around 6h 36m.

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