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How to get fromLos Angeles to Lamuby plane, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane LAX - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    33h 39m
    $648–2,071

  2. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane LAX - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    30h 37m
    $584–2,250

  3. Fly to Nairobi, bus, Local Boat

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LAX - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    36h 26m
    $588–925

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration29h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,359.3 km
  • Duration: 33h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Lamu. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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