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How to get from Umoja 3 to Kabete by bus?

From Umoja 3 to Kabete by bus

To get from Umoja 3 to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17AKY bus from Olomboni Junction station to Flats station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46H bus and finally take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 17AKY17AKY
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Olomboni Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Olomboni Junction
    540 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 17AKY17AKY
    Wait for bus
    17AKY
    Eastleigh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flats
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 46H46H
    Wait for bus
    46H
    Otc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    40 m • 1 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 Umoja 3 to Kabete by bus via 19CDC, 135 and 103

To get from Umoja 3 to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 19CDC bus from Mama Lucy Hospital station to Salvation Army station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 135 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 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 135135
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Mama Lucy Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mama Lucy Hospital
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otc
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Limuru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rungiri
    58 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 Umoja 3 to Kabete

The distance between Umoja 3, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 27.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Umoja 3 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 Umoja 3

Umoja 3 is located at Umoja 3, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Mama Lucy Hospital.

Bus stations close to Umoja 3:

  • Mama Lucy Hospital
  • Mama Lucy
  • Mama Lucy Terminal

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 from Umoja 3 to Kabete by bus via 19CDC, 135 and 103

To get from Umoja 3 to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 19CDC bus from Mama Lucy Hospital station to Salvation Army station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 135 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 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 135135
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Mama Lucy Hospital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mama Lucy Hospital
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otc
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Limuru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rungiri
    58 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 Umoja 3 to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 17AKY, Bus line 46H, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Umoja 3 to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 135, Bus line 103.

  • Is there a direct bus between Umoja 3 and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Umoja 3 to Kabete?

    The 17AKY bus line goes from Olomboni Junction station near Umoja 3 in Embakasi to Eastleigh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eastleigh station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Umoja 3 to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Umoja 3 in Embakasi and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Umoja 3 to get to Kabete?

    Get on the 17AKY bus from the Olomboni Junction stop near Umoja 3 in Embakasi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Umoja 3 and Kabete?

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

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