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There are 6 ways to get from Thika to Watamu by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, bus to Nairobi, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus
2. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)plane NBO - MYD
5h 14m
$162–403
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thika to Makadara/Mwishotrain
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mariakanitrain
3. Drive from Mariakani to Watamucar
11h 4m
$25–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
10h 37m
$57–83
Drive 593.9 km
1. Drive from Thika to Watamucar 593.9 km
7h 10m
$69–99
Line 237 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)plane WIL - MYD
4h 55m
$171–321
Bus via Kilifi
1. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus 237
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kilifibus
3. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindibus
14h 27m
$74–110

Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.3 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Thika, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Tuskys to Watamu via Town Terminal, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 10h 37m.

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Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Sabaki River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 119,859 as of the 2019 census. It is the largest urban centre in Kilifi County. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Ruins of Gedi(Opens in a new window)

The ruins of Gedi are a historical and archaeological site near the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Kenya. The site is adjacent to the town of Gedi (also known as Gede) in the Kilifi District and within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.

Malindi Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. It is claimed to be oldest marine park in Africa. The park lies at Malindi, about 118 km north of Mombasa and is protected and administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Along with Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi Marine Park is enclosed by the Malindi Marine National Reserve.

Watamu Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve is located in Kenya. Established in 1968, it was one of Kenya's first marine parks. It is located about 90 mi north of Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city. Its coral gardens are merely 300 m from the shore and are home to approximately 600 species of fish, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs. Water temperature varies from 20 degrees Celsius (June to November) to 30 degrees Celsius (December to May). The park was designated as a biosphere reserve in 1979.

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