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How to get fromEast London to Mthathaby bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from East London to Mthatha by bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from East London Windmill to Idutywabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus bus 17210
    4h 7m
    R 690–925

  2. Drive 224.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East London to Mthathacar car 224.7 km
    3h 11m
    R 507–732

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East London to Mthathataxi taxi 224.7 km
    3h 11m
    R 1,400–1,800

  4. Bus via Butterworth

    1. Take the bus from East London to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Mthathabus bus 17210
    4h 16m
    R 549–812

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from East London to Mthatha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?

You can take a bus from East London Windmill to Mthatha via Idutywa in around 4h 7m.

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