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How to get from Rainbow to East Legon by bus?

From Rainbow to East Legon by bus

To get from Rainbow to East Legon in Accra, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 520 bus from Rainbow station to Accra New Tema Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 82 bus from Accra Mall Roundabout station to Beduwa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 520520
Bus - 383383
Bus - 8282
Walk to East Legon
Leaves from Rainbow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainbow
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Accra New Tema Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Ashaiman Main Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Accra Mall
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accra Mall Roundabout
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Adjiringanor
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beduwa
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to East Legon
    Walk to
    East Legon
    Abidjan Avenue
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rainbow to East Legon by bus via 520, 383 and 255

To get from Rainbow to East Legon in Accra, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 520 bus from Rainbow station to Accra New Tema Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Shangrila station to Beduwa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 520520
Bus - 383383
Bus - 255255
Walk to East Legon
Leaves from Rainbow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainbow
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Accra New Tema Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Ashaiman Main Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shangrila
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    East Legon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beduwa
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Legon
    Walk to
    East Legon
    Abidjan Avenue
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rainbow to East Legon

The distance between Rainbow, Accra and East Legon, Accra is approximately 20.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow to East Legon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Accra – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rainbow

Rainbow is located at Rainbow, Accra and the nearest public transit station is Mamprobi Police Station.

Bus stations close to Rainbow:

  • Mamprobi Police Station
  • Abodwe
  • Junction

Public transit stations close to East Legon, Accra

East Legon is located at Abidjan Avenue, Accra and the nearest public transit station is Bawaleshie Traffic Light.

Bus stations close to East Legon:

  • Bawaleshie Traffic Light
  • Bawaleshie Acheampong
  • Beduwa

Alternative route from Rainbow to East Legon by bus via 520, 383 and 255

To get from Rainbow to East Legon in Accra, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 520 bus from Rainbow station to Accra New Tema Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 383 bus and finally take the 255 bus from Shangrila station to Beduwa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 520520
Bus - 383383
Bus - 255255
Walk to East Legon
Leaves from Rainbow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rainbow
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Accra New Tema Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accra New Tema Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 383383
    Wait for bus
    383
    Ashaiman Main Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shangrila
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    East Legon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beduwa
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to East Legon
    Walk to
    East Legon
    Abidjan Avenue
    510 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow to East Legon?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 520, Bus line 383, Bus line 82.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rainbow to East Legon?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 520, Bus line 383, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow and East Legon in Accra?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow to East Legon in Accra?

    The 520 bus line goes from Rainbow station near Rainbow to Accra New Tema Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Accra New Tema Station station near East Legon in Accra

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainbow to East Legon in Accra by bus?

    The total travel time between Rainbow and East Legon in Accra by bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow to get to East Legon in Accra?

    Get on the 520 bus from the Rainbow stop near Rainbow in Accra.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow and East Legon in Accra?

    Get off the bus at the Accra New Tema Station stop, which is closest to East Legon in Accra.