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How to get fromNakuru to Mfangano Islandby taxi, bus, car ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Nakuru to Mfangano Island by taxi, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mbitabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Mbita to Sena Mfanganocarferry car ferry
    13h 10m
    $146–185

  2. Taxi, train, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mbitabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Mbita to Sena Mfanganocarferry car ferry
    16h 28m
    $94–124

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  • Distance: 569.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Mfangano Island, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Mfangano Island. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Mbita, walk to Mbita, then take the car ferry to Sena Mfangano. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Nairobi Central Stn, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Mbita, walk to Mbita, then take the car ferry to Sena Mfangano.

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