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How to get from Thika to Embakasi by bus?

From Thika to Embakasi by bus

To get from Thika to Embakasi in Nairobi, take the 145B bus from Ruiru station to By Pass station. Next, take the 38/39 bus from By Pass station to Donholm Roundabout station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 145B145B
Bus - 38/3938/39
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145B145B
    Wait for bus
    145B
    Bypass
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    By Pass
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38/3938/39
    Wait for bus
    38/39
    Muthurwa
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Donholm Roundabout
    Ride to bus station
    Donholm Roundabout
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thika to Embakasi by bus via 145B, 3738 and 04SK

To get from Thika to Embakasi in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145B bus from Ruiru station to By Pass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3738 bus and finally take the 04SK bus from Junction-Komarock Road N Kangundo station to Donholm Roundabout station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - 145B145B
Bus - 37383738
Bus - 04SK04SK
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145B145B
    Wait for bus
    145B
    Bypass
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    By Pass
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 37383738
    Wait for bus
    3738
    Rounder
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Junction
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Junction-Komarock Road N Kangundo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 04SK04SK
    Wait for bus
    04SK
    Tusker
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Donholm Roundabout
    Ride to bus station
    Donholm Roundabout
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thika to Embakasi

The distance between Thika, Nairobi and Embakasi, Nairobi is approximately 31.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thika to Embakasi 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 Thika

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

Bus stations close to Thika:

  • Fly Over
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Ruiru

Public transit stations close to Embakasi, Nairobi

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

Bus stations close to Embakasi:

  • Donholm Roundabout
  • Umoja Stage
  • Doni

Alternative route from Thika to Embakasi by bus via 145B, 3738 and 04SK

To get from Thika to Embakasi in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145B bus from Ruiru station to By Pass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3738 bus and finally take the 04SK bus from Junction-Komarock Road N Kangundo station to Donholm Roundabout station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - 145B145B
Bus - 37383738
Bus - 04SK04SK
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145B145B
    Wait for bus
    145B
    Bypass
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    By Pass
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 37383738
    Wait for bus
    3738
    Rounder
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Junction
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Junction-Komarock Road N Kangundo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 04SK04SK
    Wait for bus
    04SK
    Tusker
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Donholm Roundabout
    Ride to bus station
    Donholm Roundabout
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 145B, Bus line 38/39.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 145B, Bus line 3738, Bus line 04SK.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 145B bus line goes from Bypass station near Thika to By Pass station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till By Pass station near Embakasi in Nairobi

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

    The total travel time between Thika and Embakasi in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 145B bus from the Bypass stop near Thika in Nairobi.

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

    Get off the bus at the By Pass stop, which is closest to Embakasi in Nairobi.

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