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How to get fromTopeka to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, shuttle, bus or train

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    6h 50m
    $37–156

  2. Drive 283.3 mi

    1. Drive from Topeka to Amescar car 283.3 mi
    4h 53m
    $52–75

  3. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHK - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h
    $242–1,007

  4. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    7h 10m
    $64–184

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    8h 26m
    $42–173

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MCI - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    9h 8m
    $273–1,194

Topeka to Ames by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Ames, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Topeka to Ames via Kansas City and Des Moines in around 6h 50m.

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