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

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

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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
    30h 30m
    $518–1,671

  2. Fly to Nairobi, train, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LAX - NBO
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    38h 5m
    $464–1,582

  3. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat

    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
    29h 47m
    $534–1,850

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration24h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Lamu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16,359.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 30m

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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