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How to get fromAlberton to Sowetoby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alberton to Soweto by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Mavumbitaxi
    2. Take the bus from Mavumbi to LakeviewbusLakeview Station
    35 min
    R 102–122

  2. Drive 28.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alberton to Sowetocar28.9 km
    22 min
    R 69–99

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Johannesburgtaxi
    2. Take the train from Johannesburg to Merafetrain
    57 min
    R 84–99

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Sowetotaxi28.9 km
    22 min
    R 150–190

  5. Taxi, bus via Koma & Molele

    1. Take the taxi from Alberton to Mavumbitaxi
    2. Take the bus from Mavumbi to LakeviewbusLakeview Station
    42 min
    R 113–137

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alberton to Soweto. However, you can take the taxi to Mavumbi then take the bus to Lakeview. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg then take the train to Merafe.

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