How can I get to Arusha, Tanzania from Nairobi, Kenya?
What are my options (methods, approximate prices, safety, and duration) in getting from Nairobi, Kenya to Arusha, Tanzania? I'll be in Nairobi and want to travel to Arusha to join a Mount Kilimanjaro tour operator that will help me climb the mountain.
I found that there are shuttle buses that drive between Nairobi and Arusha daily (e.g. here and here).
Although I've found info on TripAdvisor and other sites, I trust StackExchange more and figured I'd ask here too. If this type of question isn't suitable, I can remove it.
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At Busbud.com we sell tickets to travelers for Dar Express and some of the other local bus companies from around USD$19. The trip is around 5 hours. A couple days advanced booking is required for online purchase.
Traveling in Kenya and Tanzania is generally very safe. Unfortunately there is some heightened risked compared to wealthier countries in regards to traffic accidents, though buses are generally safer than smaller vehicles. I don't really have any experience or information to attest to the relative risk of one company vs any other.
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Is there a train from Nairobi to Arusha?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Arusha. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi airport, fly to Kilimanjaro, then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can take the line 24 bus to Wilson/AMREF, take the walk to Nairobi Wilson airport, fly to Kilimanjaro, then take the taxi to Arusha.How much is bus fare from Nairobi to Arusha?
To travel Kenya to Tanzania get from Nairobi to Arusha book online shuttle bus ticket with a daily scheduled time table 8am and 2pm and fare cost from Nairobi to Arusha price is 30$ and and fare Nairobi to Moshi cost $35. Nairobi Arusha travel distance is 271Kms and travel journey time is about 5hrs.How much is it from Nairobi to Tanzania by bus?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Tanzania without a car is to bus which takes 15h 47m and costs $28 - $40.Are there buses from Kenya to Tanzania?
No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Shekilango. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.Travelled from Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania through Namanga Border
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I did this by bus, and it was very scenic and enjoyable. Long-distance buses are comfortable and have storage for luggage. You can buy tickets in advance. Safety and duration were what you would expect for a bus in the third world traveling that distance.
The only part where I had problems was at the border crossing, where I had some hassles because I was inexperienced. At the border, tag along with someone who knows what they are doing. You will find yourself in a large, chaotic area, with big rigs pulling in and out and various scammers trying to take advantage of you. Your bus disappears, and you have to get through two customs houses (departure and entry) before finding the bus again. Fix in your mind what your bus and driver look like, and don't fall for other people who claim to be working for the bus company.
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