There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Ames by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
6h 30m$64–103Drive 283.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Amescar 283.3 mi
4h 52m$52–75Drive, fly, shuttle
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHK - DSM
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
6h 55m$222–907Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus El Paso
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
6h 53m$98–139Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
8h 7m$75–127
Topeka to Ames by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Ames is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Ames is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Ames. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Ames via Kansas City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Topeka and Ames is 291 miles. The road distance is 285 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Ames without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Topeka to Ames, including transfers.
Topeka to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Ames bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Ames is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Topeka to Ames.
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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 Bus Station and Kansas City in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Kansas City to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- Executive Express
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State University
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Executive Express
- Schedules at
- Executive Express Coverage Areas for Minnesota and Iowa
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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