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How to get fromNairobi Airport (NBO) to Machakosby bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Machakos by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cabanas to Vanillasbus bus 110
    2. Take the taxi from Vanillas to Machakostaxi taxi
    1h 26m
    $76–93

  2. Drive 53.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Machakoscar car 53.2 km
    38 min
    $7–9

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Machakosrideshare rideshare 53.2 km
    38 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Machakostaxi taxi 53.2 km
    38 min
    $100–130

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Machakos, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Machakos. However, you can take the bus to Cabanas, take the bus to Vanillas, then take the taxi to Machakos. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Nairobi-NBO to Machakos on demand, and the journey takes 38 min.

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