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How to get fromEldoret to Lake Nakuruby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Eldoret to Lake Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    9h 35m
    $133–182

  2. Drive  170.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eldoret to Lake Nakurucar car 170.4 km
    2h 39m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train Nyahururu Safari
    13h 29m
    $89–114

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  • Distance: 467.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Eldoret, Kenya and Lake Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Eldoret to Lake Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Lake Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Eldoret to Lake Nakuru in around 2h 39m.

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