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How to get fromNew York to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JFK - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    20h 9m
    $521–1,062

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EWR - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    22h 48m
    $787–1,621

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JFK - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    24h
    $721–1,611

  4. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Eldoret International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane JFK - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    24h 28m
    $1,039–2,436

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane JFK - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    26h 1m
    $691–1,572

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi, bus, Matatu

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane JFK - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    29h 23m
    $754–1,439

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12,009.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 9m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from New York to Eastern Africa. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa.

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