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How to get fromAthi River to Nakuruby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Athi River to Nakuru by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Starsheik Academy to Easy Coach/Uchumibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $132–170

  2. Drive  185.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Athi River to Nakurucar car 185.1 km
    2h 30m
    $22–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train Nyahururu Safari
    2. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $81–109

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  • Distance: 218.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Athi River, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Athi River to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Easy Coach/Uchumi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Gilgil, then take the taxi to Nakuru.

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