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How to get fromArusha to Sumbawangaby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Sumbawanga by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, drive

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    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JRO - MBI
    3. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Sumbawangacar car
    13h 7m
    $338–731

  2. Drive  1,034.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arusha to Sumbawangacar car 1,034.4 km
    22h 52m
    $129–186

  3. Fly Arusha to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane ARK - NPY
    2. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Sumbawangataxi taxi
    21h 5m
    $474–925

  4. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane JRO - NPY
    3. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Sumbawangataxi taxi
    17h 50m
    $478–941

  5. Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ARK - MBI
    2. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Sumbawangacar car
    9h 42m
    $274–715

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,103.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 7m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Sumbawanga, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Sumbawanga. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then drive to Sumbawanga. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga in around 22h 52m.

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