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How to get fromNairobi to Californiaby bus, plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to California by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NBO - SFO
    26h 28m
    $611–1,914

  2. Bus, fly to Harry Reid International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane NBO - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Strip to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    34h 49m
    $447–1,967

  3. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane NBO - SAN
    25h 42m
    $753–1,406

  4. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NBO - LAX
    25h 57m
    $508–1,014

  5. Bus, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane NBO - SMF
    26h 58m
    $803–3,805

  6. Bus, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane NBO - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    29h 35m
    $711–3,415

  7. Bus, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane NBO - SNA
    28h 5m
    $657–3,007

Nairobi (NBO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration24h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and California, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to California. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, then take the subway to 12th Street / Oakland City Center. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), walk to N Harbor Dr & Harbor Island Dr, then take the line 923 bus to Broadway & Front St.

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