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There are 2 ways to get from Lamu to Tanga by ferry or bus

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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
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    9h 48m
    $30–41

  2. Local Boat, bus via Mombasa

    1. Take the ferry from Lamu Isl to Mokoweferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lamu to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus bus
    19h 7m

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  • Distance: 510.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lamu to Tanga. However, you can take the ferry to Mokowe, take the taxi to Lamu, take the bus to Mombasa, then take the bus to Tanga. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lamu Isl to Tanga via Mokowe, Lamu, Mombasa, and Mombasa in around 19h 7m.

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