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Kansas Museum of History
Leading local history museum with Kansas political, military, and everyday life exhibits. A strong introduction to the city and state.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Denver, CO to Topeka, KS is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Topeka, KS will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 1 buses from Denver, CO to Topeka, KS, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 803 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Denver, CO to Topeka, KS run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€54) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 498 miles (803 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 498 miles (803 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€54) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 7:50 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Denver, CO to Topeka, KS.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Greyhound USA | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $156 |
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Topeka, KS buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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![]() | 2:25 AM Denver, CO | 10h15 | 12:40 PM Topeka, KS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Leading local history museum with Kansas political, military, and everyday life exhibits. A strong introduction to the city and state.
Museum and historic site preserving the Brown v. Board story. Essential for understanding civil rights history in Topeka and the nation.
Family-friendly museum focused on Kansas National Guard and military history, with aircraft, vehicles, and engaging exhibits.
Large urban park with rose gardens, trails, a zoo, and seasonal events. Ideal for a relaxed walk and one of Topeka’s classic green spaces.
Downtown arts and entertainment district with murals, venues, and public events. Good for strolling and seeing a livelier side of Topeka.
Wooded nature area with hiking trails, prairie views, and wildlife habitat on the city edge. Popular with locals for walking and birding.
Smoked pork or beef burnt ends are a Kansas barbecue staple, prized for smoky bark, rich fat, and slow-cooked flavor common across local smokehouses.
Slow-smoked beef brisket is central to regional barbecue culture, served sliced with rub and smoke-forward flavor rather than heavy sauce.
Kansas-style pork ribs are rubbed, smoked low and slow, and often finished with sweet-tangy barbecue sauce popular in the region.
Historic diner-style restaurant serving chicken fried steak, pies, and Midwestern comfort food in a nostalgic atmosphere.
Upscale-casual American restaurant with steaks, seafood, and polished service, suited for a more refined night out.
Long-running casual barbecue spot known for smoked meats, burnt ends, and classic Kansas sides in a relaxed setting.
Moderate for U.S. travel. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than major U.S. cities, while car travel is common and local transit options are limited.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants, about 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes. Tips are customary and often expected for table service.
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Most Denver, CO to Topeka, KS buses use the Denver, Union Station to Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave station pair. Use this guide to compare Denver, CO and Topeka, KS bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave. ATMs are available at Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave.
Ticket office support is available at Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave.
Available at Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Topeka, SE Quincy St / SE 6th Ave: Basic accessibility provisions available.
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