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How to get fromMbale to Rusinga Islandby taxi, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbale to Rusinga Island by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisiibus
    16h 2m
    $76–118

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
    3. Drive from Kisumu to Kisiicar
    4h 58m
    $26–55

  3. Taxi, bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisiibus
    17h 34m
    $59–79

  4. Drive 284.1 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Kisiicar284.1 km
    4h 34m
    $43–62

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Rusinga Island, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Rusinga Island. However, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Nairobi, then take the bus to Kisii. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mbale to Kisii via Busia and Kisumu in around 4h 58m.

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