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How to get fromTopeka to Iowa Cityby bus, car, train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Topeka to Iowa City by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    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 Waterloobus bus
    4. Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car car
    5. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 9m

  2. Drive 365.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to Iowa Citycar car 365.1 mi
    6h 6m
    $67–97

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citycar car
    16h 51m
    $123–298

  4. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MHK - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 50m

  5. Bus, drive 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 Waterloobus bus
    4. Drive from Waterloo to GTC Bay 9car car
    5. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 29m

  6. 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 bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Iowa Citycar car
    8h 51m
    $134–541

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MCI - CID
    3. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 49m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Topeka to Iowa City. However, you can take the bus to Kansas City Bus Station, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Waterloo, drive to GTC Bay 9, then take the bus to Court St Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Iowa City via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Moline Center Station in around 16h 51m.

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