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

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Rusinga Island by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar car
    3. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry ferry
    3h 38m
    $111–154

  2. Bus

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

  3. Drive 394.2 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Rusinga Islandcar car 394.2 km
    6h 6m
    $46–66

  4. Bus to Nairobi, fly, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar car
    4. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry ferry
    5h 27m
    $88–177

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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