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How to get fromTopeka to West Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Topeka to West Des Moines by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    5h 20m
    $76–114

  2. Drive 247.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Topeka to West Des Moinescar car 247.7 mi
    4h 2m
    $46–66

  3. Drive, fly

    1. Drive from Topeka to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MHK - DSM
    5h 51m
    $159–738

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Topeka to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    5h 25m
    $63–107

  5. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Quincy Street Station - Topeka to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson Lines 802 / ...
    5h 43m
    $109–149

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Topeka Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    7h 2m
    $74–131

Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Topeka to West Des Moines.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Topeka, KS, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

You can take a bus from Topeka to West Des Moines via Kansas City Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 5h 20m.

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