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How to get fromMachakos to Nakuruby taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Machakos to Nakuru by taxi, train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    $179–223

  2. Drive  219.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machakos to Nakurucar car 219.3 km
    2h 54m
    $26–37

  3. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Airport-NBOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    3. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    5h 50m
    $209–349

Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Machakos to Nakuru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 207.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Machakos to Nakuru. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi, take the train to Gilgil, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Machakos to Nakuru in around 2h 54m.

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