Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Iowa City

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to Iowa City by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, 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.

  1. Bus

    best
    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 Iowa Citybus
    8h 15m
    $79–197

  2. Drive 365.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to Iowa Citycar365.1 mi
    6h 2m
    $67–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlingtonbus
    3. Take the bus from Burlington to Iowa Citybus
    11h 41m
    $92–232

  4. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeMHK - CID
    7h 20m
    $98–437

  5. Bus via Waterloo

    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. Take the bus from Waterloo to Iowa Citybus
    11h 55m
    $95–241

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly

    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)planeMCI - CID
    9h 7m
    $149–574

Topeka to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Topeka to Iowa City via Kansas City, Des Moines, and Des Moines in around 8h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Trips from Topeka

Trips to Iowa City

Popular routes