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

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There are 4 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
    $179–224

  2. Drive 219.3 km

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

  3. Taxi, fly to Kisumu International Airport, 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 45m
    $200–329

  4. Taxi, fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Airport-NBOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    3. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    5h 53m
    $242–484

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • 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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