There are 3 ways to get from Topeka to Ottumwa by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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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 Ottumwa Bus Stopbus
8h 10m$49–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Topeka Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
10h 15m$136–289Drive 280.6 mi
- Drive from Topeka to Ottumwacar 280.6 mi
5h 7m$52–74
Topeka to Ottumwa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Topeka to Ottumwa is to bus which costs $45 - $100 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Topeka to Ottumwa is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Topeka to Ottumwa. However, there are services departing from Topeka and arriving at Ottumwa Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Topeka station to Ottumwa station. However, there are services departing from Topeka Station and arriving at Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Topeka and Ottumwa is 346 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.
The best way to get from Topeka to Ottumwa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Topeka to Ottumwa, including transfers.
Topeka to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Topeka station.
Topeka to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Topeka Station.
The best way to get from Topeka to Ottumwa is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and Ottumwa, IA, USA?
You can take a bus from Topeka to Ottumwa Bus Stop via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Topeka Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station via Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 10h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ottumwa Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- 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 Ottumwa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- 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
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Topeka to Ottumwa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Topeka to Ottumwa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Topeka to Ottumwa is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Topeka to Ottumwa.
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