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How to get fromNakuru to Rusinga Islandby bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Nakuru to Rusinga Island by bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Drive from Kisumu to Rusinga Islandcar car
    5h 39m
    $20–29

  2. Drive  259.3 km

    1. Drive from Nakuru to Rusinga Islandcar car 259.3 km
    4h 25m
    $30–44

  3. Drive, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Nakuru to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane EDL - KIS
    3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar car
    4. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry ferry
    5h 42m
    $80–472

Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nakuru to Rusinga Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 319.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Rusinga Island. However, you can take the bus to Kisumu then drive to Rusinga Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Rusinga Island in around 4h 25m.

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