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How to get fromNairobi to Karatuby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Karatu by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 120 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Otc to AIPCK Githunguribus bus 120
    2. Take the taxi from AIPCK Githunguri to Karatutaxi taxi
    2h 20m
    $71–86

  2. Drive  56.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi to Karatucar car 56.3 km
    1h 10m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Karatutaxi taxi 56.3 km
    1h 10m
    $100–130

  4. Line 120 bus, taxi via Githunguri Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Otc to Githunguri Terminalbus bus 120
    2. Take the taxi from Githunguri Terminal to Karatutaxi taxi
    2h 23m
    $71–86

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  • Distance: 74.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Karatu, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Karatu. However, you can take the line 120 bus to AIPCK Githunguri then take the taxi to Karatu. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Karatu in around 1h 10m.

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