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How to get fromNakuru to Machakosby taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nakuru to Machakos by taxi, train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Machakostaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $180–228

  2. Drive 220.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakuru to Machakoscar car 220.5 km
    2h 55m
    $26–37

  3. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    3. Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Machakostaxi taxi
    5h 44m
    $193–333

  4. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    3. Take the taxi from Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL to Machakostaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $233–343

  5. Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EDL - NBO
    3. Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Machakostaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $236–487

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Machakos, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Machakos. However, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, then take the taxi to Machakos. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Machakos in around 2h 55m.

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