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How to get fromBusia to Nakuruby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Busia to Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    11h 6m
    $138–182

  2. Drive  285.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Busia to Nakurucar car 285.4 km
    4h 13m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, Matatu, taxi via Busia

    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $147–195

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Busia to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    14h 54m
    $89–124

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  • Distance: 600.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Busia, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Busia to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Busia to Nakuru in around 4h 13m.

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