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How to get fromMobile to Lamu Islandby plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Mobile to Lamu Island by plane, bus, ferry, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

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    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane MOB - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    31h 52m

  2. Fly Mobile Regional Airport to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MOB - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    41h 38m

  3. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Mobile Amtrak Sta to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane GPT - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    39h 30m

  4. Bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mobile to Crestviewbus bus
    2. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane VPS - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    38h 50m

  5. Bus to Pensacola International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Pensacola Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane PNS - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    40h 41m

  6. Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Lamu Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane MSY - LAU
    3. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    35h 42m

  7. Train to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, fly to Nairobi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MSY - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    6. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    44h 2m

Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration31h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$702Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,203 km
  • Duration: 31h 52m

What companies run services between Mobile, AL, USA and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mobile to Lamu Island. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Bel Air Mall, take the line 1 bus to Airport Station, walk to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) airport, fly to Mombasa (MBA), take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 12 bus to Bel Air Mall, take the line 1 bus to Airport Station, walk to Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island.

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