What is the cheapest way to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids?

The fastest way to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $65 - $100.

How far is it from Topeka to Cedar Rapids?

The distance between Topeka and Cedar Rapids is 440 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.

How long does it take to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids, including transfers.

Can I drive from Topeka to Cedar Rapids?

Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Cedar Rapids is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Topeka to Cedar Rapids.

Where can I stay near Cedar Rapids?

There are 57+ hotels available in Cedar Rapids.

Topeka to Cedar Rapids - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
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1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
4. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar Rapidscar
9h 30m
$60–155
Train, taxi, drive
1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
3. Drive from West Walmart to Cedar Rapidscar
12h 37m
$150–270
Drive 370.9 mi
1. Drive from Topeka to Cedar Rapidscar 370.9 mi
6h 22m
$68–98
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MHK - CID
8h 14m
$84–399
Bus, drive via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
4. Drive from Waterloo to Cedar Rapidscar
9h 51m
$87–183
Bus to Kansas City, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
9h 12m
$130–546
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane MCI - ALO
3. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cedar Rapidscar
8h 48m
$143–570
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MCI - MLI
3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Cedar Rapidscar
9h 40m
$139–559

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

19Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Topeka to Cedar Rapids.

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Distance: 437.3 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Cedar Rapids, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Topeka to Cedar Rapids. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, then drive to Cedar Rapids. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to SouthPark Mall Shelter, take the line 20 bus to 13 St & 5 Ave Shelter, walk to Centre Station, take the line 1 bus to Burlington Coat Factory, take the line 8 bus to West Walmart, then drive to Cedar Rapids.

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