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How to get fromNambale to Nakuruby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Nambale to Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $177–230

  2. Drive  268.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nambale to Nakurucar car 268.3 km
    4h 10m
    $42–61

  3. Bus, Matatu, taxi via Busia

    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    12h 23m
    $189–246

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    15h 11m
    $128–172

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  • Distance: 619.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Nambale, Tana River, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nambale to Nakuru. However, you can take the taxi to Busia, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Nambale to Nakuru in around 4h 10m.

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