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

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There are 3 ways to get from Butere to Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mumias to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    10h 9m
    $188–245

  2. Drive  232.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Butere to Nakurucar car 232.3 km
    3h 32m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Mumias to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    16h 11m
    $123–166

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  • Distance: 565 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Butere to Nakuru. However, you can take the taxi to Mumias, take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Butere to Nakuru in around 3h 32m.

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