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How to get fromAlberton to Sowetoby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alberton to Soweto by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Mavumbitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mavumbi to Lakeviewbus bus Lakeview Station
    40 min
    R 245–291

  2. Drive 28.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alberton to Sowetocar car 28.9 km
    22 min
    R 66–95

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Johannesburgtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain train
    57 min
    R 220–260

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Sowetotaxi taxi 28.9 km
    22 min
    R 470–600

  5. Taxi, bus via Koma & Molele

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Mavumbitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Mavumbi to Lakeviewbus bus Lakeview Station
    47 min
    R 256–306

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.8 km
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Alberton, South Africa and Soweto, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Alberton to Soweto. However, you can take the taxi to Mavumbi then take the bus to Lakeview. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg then take the train to Merafe.

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