There are 4 ways to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
9h 24m$221–346Drive 327.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Topeka to Mount Pleasantcar 327.6 mi
6h 3m$56–81Bus
- 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 Burlington IAbus
9h 59m$153–217Bus, fly, drive
- Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MCI - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Mount Pleasantcar
9h 18m$139–571
Topeka to Mount Pleasant by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Mount Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Burlington IA via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Mount Pleasant station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Mt. Pleasant Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Topeka and Mount Pleasant is 412 miles. The road distance is 329.6 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $220 - $350.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant, including transfers.
Topeka to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Mount Pleasant is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs $220 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Mount Pleasant, IA, USA?
You can take a train from Topeka Station to Mt. Pleasant Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Topeka to Mount Pleasant via Kansas City Bus Station, Des Moines, and Burlington IA in around 9h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Kansas City to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $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 Des Moines to Burlington IA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- 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
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Topeka to Mount Pleasant bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Topeka to Mount Pleasant train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Mount Pleasant is 330 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Topeka to Mount Pleasant.
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