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How to get fromLamu to Mtwapaby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Lamu to Mtwapa by ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Local Boat, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    5h 32m
    $55–76

  2. Local Boat, bus, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Malindibus bus
    3. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane MYD - MBA
    8h 19m
    $137–516

  3. Local Boat, bus via Mombasa

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    14h 33m

Malindi (MYD) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya and Mtwapa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Mtwapa. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Mtwapa. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Malindi, take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), then take the taxi to Mtwapa.

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