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How to get from Makadara to Kabete by bus?

By bus

To get from Makadara to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 33TP bus from Makadara station to Commercial station. Next, take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Bus - 33TP33TP
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Makadara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Makadara
  • 2
    Bus - 33TP33TP
    Wait for bus
    33TP
    Commercial
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 33GTB and 118

To get from Makadara to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 33GTB bus from Makadara station to Commercial station. Next, take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 33GTB33GTB
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Makadara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Makadara
  • 2
    Bus - 33GTB33GTB
    Wait for bus
    33GTB
    Commercial
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 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 Makadara to Kabete

The distance between Makadara, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 21.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Makadara 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 Makadara

Makadara is located at Makadara, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Maringo Phase1.

Bus stations close to Makadara:

  • Maringo Phase1
  • Aquinas
  • Kotini

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 33GTB and 118

To get from Makadara to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 33GTB bus from Makadara station to Commercial station. Next, take the 118 bus from Koja Terminus station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 33GTB33GTB
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Makadara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Makadara
  • 2
    Bus - 33GTB33GTB
    Wait for bus
    33GTB
    Commercial
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    710 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    54 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 Makadara to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 33TP, Bus line 118.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 33GTB, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Makadara and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Makadara to Kabete?

    The 33TP bus line goes from Commercial station near Makadara in Makadara to Commercial station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Commercial station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

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

    The total travel time between Makadara in Makadara and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 33TP bus from the Commercial stop near Makadara in Makadara.

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

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

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