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How to get from Arboretum to Kabete by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Arboretum to Kabete in Kikuyu: take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Westlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westlands
    1.44 km • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 48B, 115 and 103

To get from Arboretum to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 48B bus from Arboretum station to Chiromo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 115 bus and finally take the 103 bus from Rungiri station to Acacia Junction/King'Eero station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - 48B48B
Bus - 115115
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Arboretum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arboretum
  • 2
    Bus - 48B48B
    Wait for bus
    48B
    Odeon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chiromo
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chiromo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Limuru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rungiri
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rungiri
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Wangige
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acacia Junction/King'Eero
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arboretum to Kabete

The distance between Arboretum, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 13.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arboretum 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 Arboretum

Arboretum is located at Arboretum, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Shell/Arboretum.

Bus stations close to Arboretum:

  • Shell/Arboretum
  • Mwingi/Kasuku Centre
  • Kasuku/Mwingi

Public transit stations close to Kabete, Kikuyu

Kabete is located at Kabete, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Kigeero-Mwisho.

Bus stations close to Kabete:

  • Kigeero-Mwisho
  • Acacia Junction/King'Eero
  • Acacia Petrol Station Junction/King'Eero

Alternative route by bus via 48B, 115 and 103

To get from Arboretum to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 48B bus from Arboretum station to Chiromo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 115 bus and finally take the 103 bus from Rungiri station to Acacia Junction/King'Eero station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Bus - 48B48B
Bus - 115115
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Arboretum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arboretum
  • 2
    Bus - 48B48B
    Wait for bus
    48B
    Odeon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chiromo
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chiromo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 115115
    Wait for bus
    115
    Limuru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rungiri
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rungiri
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Wangige
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Acacia Junction/King'Eero
    22 min
  • 10
    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 Arboretum to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 118.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 48B, Bus line 115, Bus line 103.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arboretum and Kabete?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Arboretum in Parklands/Westlands to Kabete in Kikuyu in 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arboretum to Kabete?

    The 118 bus line goes from Westlands station near Arboretum in Parklands/Westlands to Wangige station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

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

    The total travel time between Arboretum in Parklands/Westlands and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 118 bus from the Westlands stop near Arboretum in Parklands/Westlands.

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

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

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