There are 4 ways to get from Grinnell to Topeka by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
7h 35m$66–111Drive 305.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grinnell to Topekacar 305.7 mi
5h 7m$56–81Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
8h 4m$98–146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Topeka Stationtrain
8h 47m$75–131
Grinnell to Topeka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Topeka is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Topeka is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Grinnell to Topeka. However, there are services departing from Grinnell and arriving at Topeka via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Grinnell and Topeka is 313 miles. The road distance is 307.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grinnell to Topeka without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Grinnell to Topeka, including transfers.
Grinnell to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Grinnell station.
Grinnell to Topeka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Topeka is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Grinnell to Topeka.
There are 35+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a bus from Grinnell to Topeka via Des Moines and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Grinnell to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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