How to get from Karen to Kabete by bus?

From Karen to Kabete by bus

To get from Karen to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 111 bus from Karen Police Station station to Corner/Meteorological Department/Total station. Next, take the 103 bus from Dagoretti Corner Stage station to Acacia Junction/King'Eero station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Karen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kabete on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Karen Police Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Karen Police Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Railways
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corner/Meteorological Department/Total
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dagoretti Corner Stage
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acacia Junction/King'Eero
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Karen to Kabete by bus via 24 and 103

To get from Karen to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 24 bus from Karen/Shell station to Corner/Meteorological Department/Total station. Next, take the 103 bus from Dagoretti Corner Stage station to Acacia Junction/King'Eero station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Karen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kabete on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Karen/Shell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Karen/Shell
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ambassadeur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corner/Meteorological Department/Total
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dagoretti Corner Stage
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acacia Junction/King'Eero
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Karen to Kabete

The distance between Karen, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 24.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Karen to Kabete by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kikuyu – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Karen to Kabete

To check the bus schedule from Karen to Kabete using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Karen) and destination (Kabete), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Karen to Kabete by bus via 24 and 103

To get from Karen to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 24 bus from Karen/Shell station to Corner/Meteorological Department/Total station. Next, take the 103 bus from Dagoretti Corner Stage station to Acacia Junction/King'Eero station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The bus schedule from Karen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kabete on the Moovit app.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Karen/Shell

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Karen/Shell
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ambassadeur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corner/Meteorological Department/Total
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dagoretti Corner Stage
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acacia Junction/King'Eero
    82 min
  • 7
    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 Karen to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line 103.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 24, Bus line 103.

  • Is there a direct bus between Karen and Kabete?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Karen to Kabete?

    The 111 bus line goes from Karen Police Station station near Karen in Kibera to Railways station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Railways station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

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

    The total travel time between Karen in Kibera and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the 111 bus from the Karen Police Station stop near Karen in Kibera.

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

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

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