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How to get fromSoweto to Rustenburgby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Soweto to Rustenburg by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Mabopanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus bus
    5h 43m
    R 204–1,489

  2. Drive  114.4 km

    1. Drive from Soweto to Rustenburgcar car 114.4 km
    1h 49m
    R 264–382

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Soweto to Rustenburgtaxi taxi 114.4 km
    1h 49m
    R 2,300–2,900

  4. Bus, train via Merafe

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Mabopanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Soshanguve to Rustenburgbus bus
    6h 11m
    R 333–1,146

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  • Distance: 236.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Soweto, South Africa and Rustenburg, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Soweto to Rustenburg. However, you can take the bus to Park Station, walk to Johannesburg, take the bus to Pretoria, walk to Pretoria, take the train to Mabopane, walk to Soshanguve, then take the bus to Rustenburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Soweto to Rustenburg in around 1h 49m.

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