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There are 5 ways to get from Ruiru to Isiolo by train, taxi, car, bus, or plane

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain
2. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Isiolotaxi
7h 45m
$153–194
Drive 238.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ruiru to Isiolocar 238.1 km
3h 35m
$38–54
Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Nanyuki, drive
1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane WIL - NYK
3. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Isiolocar
4h 50m
$293–351
Line 145 bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Samburu
1. Take the bus from Fly Over to Safari Parkbus
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS)plane WIL - UAS
6h 48m
$400–436
Train to Nanyuki, fly to Samburu
1. Take the train from Ruiru to Naro Morutrain
2. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Samburu (UAS)plane NYK - UAS
8h 22m
$125–407

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

56Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ruiru to Isiolo.

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Distance: 283.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Ruiru, Kenya and Isiolo, KE-09, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Ruiru to Isiolo. However, you can take the train to Nanyuki then take the taxi to Isiolo. Alternatively, you can drive from Ruiru to Isiolo in around 3h 35m.

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Isiolo, Kenya(opens in a new window)

Isiolo is a town in Isiolo County, of which it is the capital. It is located in the upper eastern region of Kenya and is geographically considered the center of the country Kenya. It lies 285 kilometers north of the capital Nairobi. The town grew around the local military camps, much of the population being descendants of former Somali soldiers who had fought in World War I as well as other Cushitic-speaking pastoral communities and the Ameru community. The name Isiolo originates from the Somali word ' Is ilow' which translates to forget yourself. It was a term that the local Somalis would tell newcomers who had the intention of moving back to Somalia when Kenya gained independence. The town has an estimated population of 78,250, most of them living around the outskirts of the town. Like most African cities, there has been a steady increase in the urban population in recent years, especially moving from as far as Moyale, Marsabit and Mandera. Isiolo town is also becoming a centre of interest because of its newly acquired status as a resort city cashing in on the popular Samburu and Shaba Game reserves, which have become preferred destinations after the famed Maasai Mara. Isiolo lies along the long A2 Road, leading towards Marsabit and Moyale much further north.

Places to stay in Isiolo

Bomen Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

Elboran resort and spa(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Isiolo Landmark Hotel(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Happy Home Ke(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good