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How to get fromNairobi to Rusinga Islandby plane, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Rusinga Island by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)planeWIL - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Rusinga Islandcar
    3h 22m
    $91–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mbitabus
    7h
    $6–11

  3. Drive 394.2 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Rusinga Islandcar394.2 km
    6h 7m
    $46–66

  4. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kakamega Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kakamega Airport (GGM)planeWIL - GGM
    2. Drive from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Rusinga Islandcar
    4h 3m
    $91–171

  5. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)planeNBO - KIS
    3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Rusinga Islandcar
    5h 12m
    $93–186

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Rusinga Island, Kenya?

The Guardian Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Mbita twice daily. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 7h.

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