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How to get fromRusinga Island to Nairobiby ferry, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, drive, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mbita to Luanda K'otienoferry ferry
    2. Drive from Luanda K'otieno to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car car
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    3h 29m
    $106–315

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mbita to Nairobibus bus
    7h
    $6–11

  3. Drive 394.2 km

    1. Drive from Rusinga Island to Nairobicar car 394.2 km
    6h 5m
    $46–66

  4. Ferry, drive, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the ferry from Mbita to Luanda K'otienoferry ferry
    2. Drive from Luanda K'otieno to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car car
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    4h 26m
    $87–206

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

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration49 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rusinga Island to Nairobi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Rusinga Island, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya?

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

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