There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Iowa by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 via Des Moines
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
5h 25m$53–82Drive 254.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Des Moinescar 254.1 mi
4h 11m$42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1200 / ...
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
5h 35m$60–92Bus 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 Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
5h 58m$93–129Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
7h 12m$86–131
Topeka to Iowa by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Iowa is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Iowa is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Topeka and Iowa is 261 miles. The road distance is 255.6 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Iowa without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Topeka to Iowa, including transfers.
Topeka to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Iowa is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Topeka to Iowa.
Book your Topeka to Iowa bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Iowa, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- 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
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
- 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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