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How to get from Embakasi to Thika by bus?

By bus

To get from Embakasi to Thika in Nairobi, take the 19CDC bus from Donholm Roundabout station to Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Donholm Roundabout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Embakasi
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronald Ngala/Tuskys
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 04SK and 145

To get from Embakasi to Thika in Nairobi, take the 04SK bus from Donholm Roundabout station to Tusker/Ronald Ngala station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - 04SK04SK
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Donholm Roundabout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Embakasi
  • 2
    Bus - 04SK04SK
    Wait for bus
    04SK
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Embakasi to Thika

The distance between Embakasi, Nairobi and Thika, Nairobi is approximately 31.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Embakasi to Thika by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nairobi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Embakasi

Embakasi is located at Embakasi, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Manyanja.

Bus stations close to Embakasi:

  • Manyanja
  • Donholm
  • Doni

Public transit stations close to Thika, Nairobi

Thika is located at Thika, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Ruiru.

Bus stations close to Thika:

  • Ruiru
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Fly Over

Alternative route by bus via 04SK and 145

To get from Embakasi to Thika in Nairobi, take the 04SK bus from Donholm Roundabout station to Tusker/Ronald Ngala station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - 04SK04SK
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Donholm Roundabout

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Embakasi
  • 2
    Bus - 04SK04SK
    Wait for bus
    04SK
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Embakasi to Thika?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 145.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Embakasi to Thika?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 04SK, Bus line 145.

  • Is there a direct bus between Embakasi and Thika in Nairobi?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Embakasi to Thika in Nairobi?

    The 19CDC bus line goes from Town station near Embakasi to Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ruiru station near Thika in Nairobi

  • How long does it take to travel from Embakasi to Thika in Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between Embakasi and Thika in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Embakasi to get to Thika in Nairobi?

    Get on the 19CDC bus from the Town stop near Embakasi in Nairobi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Embakasi and Thika in Nairobi?

    Get off the bus at the Ruiru stop, which is closest to Thika in Nairobi.

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