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How to get fromIowa City to Topekaby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa City to Topeka by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
    8h 35m
    $75–189

  2. Drive 365.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Topekacar365.9 mi
    6h 2m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain
    11h 17m
    $89–234

  4. Fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)planeCID - MHK
    2. Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Topekacar
    8h 37m
    $98–437

  5. Bus via Waterloo

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Topekabus
    12h
    $92–235

  6. Fly to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kansas City (MCI)planeCID - MCI
    2. Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
    10h 5m
    $152–645

Iowa City to Topeka by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Topeka via Des Moines, Des Moines, and Kansas City Bus Station in around 8h 35m.

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