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How to get fromNairobi to Magadiby bus or car

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

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  1. Line 126 bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shell Haile Selassie Junction to Kiserian Girls/Kwa Majibus bus 126
    2. Drive from Kiserian Girls/Kwa Maji to Magadicar car
    2h 19m
    $11–16

  2. Line 126 bus, drive via Kiserian

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railways to Kiserianbus bus 126
    2. Drive from Kiserian to Magadicar car
    2h 23m
    $10–16

  3. Drive 113.4 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Magadicar car 113.4 km
    1h 51m
    $14–19

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  • Distance: 112.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Magadi. However, you can take the line 126 bus to Kiserian Girls/Kwa Maji then drive to Magadi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railways to Magadi via Kiserian in around 2h 23m.

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