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How to get fromNakuru to Turkanaby taxi, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Devkibus bus
    4. Drive from Devki to Makueni Bomacar car
    5h 20m
    $154–195

  2. Drive  284.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakuru to Makueni Bomacar car 284.9 km
    4h 3m
    $45–65

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Emali to Makueni Bomataxi taxi
    8h 9m
    $171–226

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Map of how to get from Nakuru to Turkana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 332.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Turkana. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Easy Coach/Uchumi, take the bus to Devki, then drive to Makueni Boma. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Emali, then take the taxi to Makueni Boma.

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