There are 4 ways to get from Grinnell to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), car, 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 40m$45–136Drive 305.8 mi
- Drive from Grinnell to Topekacar 305.8 mi
5h 6m$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 9m$75–172Bus, 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 53m$49–152
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grinnell to Topeka is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Grinnell to Topeka is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $85.
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 40m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Grinnell to Topeka, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Grinnell to Topeka is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Grinnell to Topeka.
There are 36+ hotels available in Topeka.
What companies run services between Grinnell, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grinnell to Topeka via Grinnell, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
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
- $14–35
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- 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
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.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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