There are 5 ways to get from Topeka to Grinnell by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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
best- Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
7h 15m$44–87Drive 305.3 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Grinnellcar 305.3 mi
5h 7m$56–81Drive, fly, bus
- Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MHK - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
8h 44m$207–943Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
7h 38m$78–123Train, bus
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus
8h 53m$55–111
Topeka to Grinnell by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Grinnell is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Grinnell is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Grinnell. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Grinnell via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Topeka and Grinnell is 309 miles. The road distance is 307 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Grinnell without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Topeka to Grinnell, including transfers.
Topeka to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Grinnell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Grinnell is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Topeka to Grinnell.
Book your Topeka to Grinnell bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Grinnell, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Grinnell via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 7h 15m.
- 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
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- 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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