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How to get fromNairobi to Lake Magadiby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Lake Magadi by bus or car

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  1. Line 126 bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Shell Haile Selassie Junction to Kiserian Girls/Kwa Majibus bus 126
    2. Drive from Kiserian Girls/Kwa Maji to Lake Magadicar car
    2h 23m
    $11–16

  2. Line 126 bus, drive via Kiserian

    1. Take the bus from Railways to Kiserianbus bus 126
    2. Drive from Kiserian to Lake Magadicar car
    2h 27m
    $11–16

  3. Drive 115.7 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Lake Magadicar car 115.7 km
    1h 55m
    $14–20

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  • Distance: 115 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lake Magadi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lake Magadi. However, you can take the line 126 bus to Kiserian Girls/Kwa Maji then drive to Lake Magadi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railways to Lake Magadi via Kiserian in around 2h 27m.

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