How to get from Hillcrest to Kabete by bus?

From Hillcrest to Kabete by bus

To get from Hillcrest to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24C bus from Nairobi Academy station to Agip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33IMR bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 24C24C
Bus - 33IMR33IMR
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Nairobi Academy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nairobi Academy
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 24C24C
    Wait for bus
    24C
    Kencom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Agip
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33IMR33IMR
    Wait for bus
    33IMR
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    830 m • 11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hillcrest to Kabete by bus via 24C, 23W and 118

To get from Hillcrest to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24C bus from Nairobi Academy station to Ambassadeur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23W bus and finally take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 24C24C
Bus - 23W23W
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Nairobi Academy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nairobi Academy
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 24C24C
    Wait for bus
    24C
    Kencom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambassadeur
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 23W23W
    Wait for bus
    23W
    Westlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlands Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hillcrest to Kabete

The distance between Hillcrest, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 33.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillcrest to Kabete by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kikuyu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hillcrest

Hillcrest is located at Hillcrest, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is African Conservatories Centre/Fa.

Bus stations close to Hillcrest:

  • African Conservatories Centre/Fa
  • Fair Acres Road
  • Hillcrest Lane

Public transit stations close to Kabete, Kikuyu

Kabete is located at Kabete, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Total Wangige.

Bus stations close to Kabete:

  • Total Wangige
  • Kenya Assemblies Of God King'Eero
  • Wangige

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hillcrest to Kabete by bus via 24C, 23W and 118

To get from Hillcrest to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 24C bus from Nairobi Academy station to Ambassadeur station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23W bus and finally take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 24C24C
Bus - 23W23W
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Nairobi Academy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nairobi Academy
    1.53 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 24C24C
    Wait for bus
    24C
    Kencom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ambassadeur
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    690 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 23W23W
    Wait for bus
    23W
    Westlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlands Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hillcrest to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 24C, Bus line 33IMR, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hillcrest to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 24C, Bus line 23W, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hillcrest and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hillcrest to Kabete?

    The 24C bus line goes from Nairobi Academy station near Hillcrest in Kibera to Kencom station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kencom station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hillcrest to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Hillcrest in Kibera and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hillcrest to get to Kabete?

    Get on the 24C bus from the Nairobi Academy stop near Hillcrest in Kibera.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hillcrest and Kabete?

    Get off the bus at the Kencom stop, which is closest to Kabete in Kikuyu.

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