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How to get fromKaren to Nakuruby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Karen to Nakuru by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Ngong to Suswatrain train Safari
    2. Drive from Suswa to Nakurucar car
    2h 50m
    $30–44

  2. Drive  151.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karen to Nakurucar car 151.2 km
    2h 5m
    $24–35

  3. Line 24 bus, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Karen/Shell to Ambassadeurbus bus 24
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    3h 42m
    $132–169

  4. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the bus from St.Marys Karen Primary School to Ambassadeurbus bus 24C
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    4h 14m
    $132–169

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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Karen, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Karen to Nakuru. However, you can take the taxi to Ngong, take the train to Suswa, then drive to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can take the line 24 bus to Ambassadeur, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru.

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