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How to get fromNakuru to Thikaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nakuru to Thika by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus bus 237
    4h 2m
    $139–172

  2. Drive 164.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakuru to Thikacar car 164.5 km
    2h 26m
    $19–28

  3. Taxi, Matatu, bus via Tuskys

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus bus 237
    4h 5m
    $139–172

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Thika. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, then take the bus to Ngoingwa. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Thika in around 2h 26m.

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