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How to get fromKakamega to Mbaleby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kakamega to Mbale by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive via Busia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mumiasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mumias to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    3h 53m
    $34–50

  2. Bus, drive via Kakamega

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mumiasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mumias to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    4h 6m
    $13–20

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mumiasbus bus
    2. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar car
    2h 30m
    $38–55

  4. Drive 141.2 km

    1. Drive from Kakamega to Mbalecar car 141.2 km
    2h 19m
    $22–31

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Map of how to get from Kakamega to Mbale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Kakamega, Kenya and Mbale, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kakamega to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Mumias, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kakamega to Mbale via Mumias in around 2h 30m.

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