Arusha to Kitale - 3 ways to travel via shuttle, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Arusha to Kitale by shuttle, bus, car, taxi or plane

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Shuttle, bus

Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Take the bus from Nairobi to Kitale

Bus

Take the bus from Arusha Airport to Nairobi Airport
Take the bus from Nairobi to Kitale

Taxi, fly, bus

Take a taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro
Fly from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Eldoret (EDL)
Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitale

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Questions & Answers

Is it cheaper to fly, bus, train or ferry from Arusha to Kitale?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kitale is to shuttle and bus which costs $35 - $50 and takes 15h 26m.

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What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Kitale?

The quickest way to get from Arusha to Kitale is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 9h 16m.

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How far is it from Arusha to Kitale?

The distance between Arusha and Kitale is 522 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.

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How do I travel from Arusha to Kitale without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kitale without a car is to shuttle and bus which takes 15h 26m and costs $35 - $50.

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How long does it take to get from Arusha to Kitale?

It takes approximately 15h 26m to get from Arusha to Kitale, including transfers.

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How long is the flight from Arusha to Kitale?

There is no direct flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Eldoret Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 35m and has one stopover.

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Can I drive from Arusha to Kitale?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Kitale is 654 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Arusha to Kitale.

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Which airlines fly from Kilimanjaro Airport to Eldoret Airport?

Kenya Airways, Fly540, Airbus France and three other airlines offer flights from Kilimanjaro Airport to Eldoret Airport.

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Where can I stay near Kitale?

There are four+ hotels available in Kitale. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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Distance: 521.7 km
Duration: 15h 26m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Kitale, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Arusha to Kitale via Arusha Airport, Nairobi Airport, JKIA - Passenger Boarding, Cabanas, Tuskys, and Nairobi in around 15h 43m.

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website: kenya-airways.com

Flights from Kilimanjaro to Eldoret via Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 4h 57m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $190 - $300

Skyward Express

Website: skywardexpress.co.ke

Flights from Kilimanjaro to Eldoret via Mombasa, Nairobi Wilson

Ave. Duration: 6h 25m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $290 - $650

Bus operators

East Africa Shuttles

Phone: +254 722-348656
Email: info@eastafricashuttles.com
Website: eastafricashuttles.com

Shuttle from Arusha to Nairobi

Ave. Duration: 6h
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $25 - $30
Schedules at: eastafricashuttles.com

Easy Coach

Phone: +254 0202210711
Email: ict@easycoach.co.ke
Website: easycoach.co.ke

Bus from Nairobi to Kitale

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $12 - $17
Schedules at: easycoach.co.ke

A.A.B.S.

Phone: +254-722 763 818
Email: info@aashuttles.com
Website: aashuttles.com

Bus from Arusha Airport to Nairobi Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
Frequency: On demand
Estimated price: $29 - $33
Schedules at: aashuttles.com

Private: $29 - $33

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone: 0729356561
Website: tahmeedexpress.com

Bus from Eldoret to Kitale

Ave. Duration: 1h 29m
Frequency: Once daily
Schedules at: tahmeedexpress.com

Other operators

Taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro

Ave. Duration: 48 min
Estimated price: $18 - $22

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Kitale, Kenya

Kitale is an agricultural town in northern Rift Valley Kenya situated between Mount Elgon and the Cherangany Hills at an elevation of around 1,900 m. Its population is 106,187 as of 2009.. Kitale is the headquarter town of Trans-Nzoia County. Kitale is reachable by air through Kitale Airport. The National Museum of Western Kenya is located at Kitale. It is a natural history museum and was originally created by Lt Col. Hugh Stoneham in 1926. Just next to the museum there is a demonstration farm with agroforestry practices run by a Swedish non-governmental organisation called [http://www.viagroforestry.org/ Vi Agroforestry]. - Wikipedia

Things to do in Kitale

Kitale Museum

First opened in 1924 to the public, the Kitale Museum is the first domestic museum opened in Kenya. Originally known as the Stoneham Museum, which was named after Colonel Hugh Stoneham who had been a large contributor and collector of the artifacts held within the Museum up until his death in 1966. It was later renamed the Kitale Museum when it was established by the National Museums of Kenya in 1974.
Saiwa Swamp National Park

Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km², and was created as habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There are a variety of trees at the national park.

Places to stay in Kitale

Imani Radio & TV Ministries

5.0 Exceptional
$75

Aturukan Hotel

3.3 Pleasant
Easy Sleep Guesthouse

4.0 Good
$21

Engo Airport Resort Kitale

1.0 Passable

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