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How to get fromJohannesburg to Rustenburgby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Rustenburg by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Park to Pretoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Mabopanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus bus
    4h 20m
    R 212–964

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Mabopanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus bus
    4h 40m
    R 329–1,427

  3. Drive 118.7 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Rustenburgcar car 118.7 km
    1h 51m
    R 270–389

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  • Distance: 197.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Rustenburg, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Rustenburg. However, you can take the train to Pretoria, take the train to Mabopane, walk to Soshanguve, then take the bus to Rustenburg. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Rustenburg via Pretoria, Pretoria, Mabopane, and Soshanguve in around 4h 40m.

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