What is the cheapest way to get from Athi River to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Athi River to Arusha is to bus which costs $7 - $8 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athi River to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Athi River to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $290 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Athi River and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Athi River to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Starsheik Academy and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Athi River to Arusha?

The distance between Athi River and Arusha is 265 km. The road distance is 244.2 km.

How do I travel from Athi River to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Athi River to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $7 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Athi River to Arusha?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Athi River to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athi River to Arusha bus from?

Athi River to Arusha bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Starsheik Academy station.

Bus or fly from Athi River to Arusha?

The best way to get from Athi River to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $290 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7 - $8 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Athi River to Arusha bus arrive?

Athi River to Arusha bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Easy Coach/Uchumi station.

Can I drive from Athi River to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Athi River to Arusha is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Athi River to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 624+ hotels available in Arusha.

Athi River to Arusha - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Athi River to Arusha by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)plane WIL - ARK
1h 36m
$299–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Easy Coach/Uchumibus 110Ath
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
7h 27m
$7–8
Drive 244.2 km
1. Drive from Athi River to Arushacar 244.2 km
3h 31m
$31–44
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Tuskysbus 110Ath
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
7h 32m
$25–52
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WIL - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
2h 12m
$483–637

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.1 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Athi River, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and World Ticket fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Starsheik Academy to Arusha via Easy Coach/Uchumi and Nairobi in around 7h 27m.

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