There are 5 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi via Bishoftu
best- Take the bus from Legehar to Eastern Industry ZoneAb060
- Take the taxi from Eastern Industry Zone to Mek’ī
3h 10mDrive 126.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī126.9 km
2h 3m$9–12Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mexico to Gelan CondominiumAb027
- Take the taxi from Gelan Condominium to Mek’ī
2h 29mBus, taxi via Bishoftu #2
- Take the bus from Legehar to BishoftuAb060
- Take the taxi from Bishoftu to Mek’ī
3h 23mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī126.9 km
2h 3m$70–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $8 - $12.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Mek’ī is 139 km. The road distance is 126.9 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī without a car is to bus and taxi via Bishoftu which takes 3h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Mek’ī is 127 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Mek’ī, Ethiopia?
There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Mek’ī. However, you can take the bus to Eastern Industry Zone then take the taxi to Mek’ī. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gelan Condominium then take the taxi to Mek’ī.
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- Website
- anbessacitybus.weebly.com
Bus from Legehar to Eastern Industry Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
Bus from Mexico to Gelan Condominium
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
Bus from Legehar to Bishoftu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://anbessacitybus.weebly.com/
- Website
- addismaptransit.com
Bus from Mexico to Gelan Condominium
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- addismaptransit.com
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