How to get fromWatamu to Kitaleby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Watamu to Kitale by plane, bus, car, or train

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Fly Malindi to Eldoret International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane MYD - EDL
2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitalebus
6h 30m
$136–528
Drive, train, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Watamu to Mariakanicar
2. Take the train from Mariakani to Nairobitrain
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
4. Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitalebus
18h 26m
$38–90
Drive 935.9 km
1. Drive from Watamu to Kitalecar 935.9 km
11h 39m
$108–156
Fly Malindi to Kisumu International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane MYD - KIS
2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kitalecar
6h 34m
$248–394
Bus to Mombasa, fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane MBA - EDL
3. Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitalebus
7h 44m
$215–418
Bus to Mombasa, fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Mombasabus
2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane MBA - KIS
3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kitalecar
8h 29m
$202–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Kitalebus
20h 52m
$64–79

Malindi (MYD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) flights

29Weekly Planes

5h 35mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Malindi to Kitale once daily. Tickets cost $20–26 and the journey takes 20h 30m.

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Kitale(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Kitale is an agricultural town in the northern Rift Valley, situated between Mount Elgon and the Cherangany Hills.The town has an elevation of around 1,900 m Its population is 162,174 as of 2019. Kitale is the headquarter town of Trans-Nzoia County. Kitale is reachable by air through Kitale Airport. The postal code for Kitale is 30200. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kitale

Kitale Museum(Opens in a new window)

First opened in 1924 to the public, the Kitale Museum is the first domestic museum opened in Kenya. Originally known as the Stoneham Museum, which was named after Colonel Hugh Stoneham who had been a large contributor and collector of the artifacts held within the Museum up until his death in 1966. It was later renamed the Kitale Museum when it was established by the National Museums of Kenya in 1974.

Saiwa Swamp National Park(Opens in a new window)

Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km², and was created as habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There are a variety of trees at the national park.

Places to stay in Kitale

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Exquisite fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse 5mins from city center(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Cranes Suites Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

$65

Luxurious fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bath penthouse 5 mins from city center(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

$56

Cozy brand-new fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath suite 5min from city center(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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