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How to get fromEastern Africa to South Americaby bus, plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Eastern Africa to South America by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane NBO - TJA
    3. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 6h
    $740–2,400

  2. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane NBO - VVI
    3. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    44h 1m
    $660–2,020

  3. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane NBO - BYO
    3. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 12h
    $1,040–2,770

  4. Taxi, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Africa to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane KIS - VVI
    4. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $749–2,221

  5. Taxi, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Africa to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane EDL - VVI
    4. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    2d 4h
    $769–2,249

  6. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane NBO - SRE
    3. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 9h
    $670–2,250

  7. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Corumbá International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Corumbá International Airport (CMG)plane plane NBO - CMG
    3. Drive from Corumba-Airport-CMG to South Americacar car
    3d 22h
    $1,005–3,220

Nairobi (NBO) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration45h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,851.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 6h

What companies run services between Eastern Africa, Kenya and South America?

There is no direct connection from Eastern Africa to South America. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Bonito Airport (BYO), then drive to South America.

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