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How to get fromMbale to Kakamegaby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbale to Kakamega by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus via Busia

    best
    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Mumiasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mumias to Kakamegabus bus
    3h 51m
    $34–53

  2. Drive, bus via Kakamega

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Mumiasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mumias to Kakamegabus bus
    4h 4m
    $13–20

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Mbale to Mumiascar car
    2. Take the bus from Mumias to Kakamegabus bus
    2h 29m
    $38–59

  4. Drive  141.2 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Kakamegacar car 141.2 km
    2h 19m
    $22–31

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  • Distance: 163.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Kakamega, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Kakamega. However, you can drive to Busia, take the bus to Mumias, then take the bus to Kakamega. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mbale to Kakamega via Mumias in around 2h 29m.

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