How to get from Umoja Market to Kabete by bus?

From Umoja Market to Kabete by bus

To get from Umoja Market to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17AKY bus from 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 54 min.

114min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 17AKY17AKY
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Junction
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 17AKY17AKY
    Wait for bus
    17AKY
    Eastleigh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flats
    14 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 Market to Kabete by bus via 19CDC, 135 and 103

To get from Umoja Market to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 19CDC bus from Mtindwa 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 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 135135
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Mtindwa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mtindwa
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    22 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 Market to Kabete

The distance between Umoja Market, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 27.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Umoja Market 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 Market

Umoja Market is located at Umoja Market, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Umoja Market.

Bus stations close to Umoja Market:

  • Umoja Market
  • Umoja 1/Jasho Stage
  • Umoja 1

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Umoja Market to Kabete by bus via 19CDC, 135 and 103

To get from Umoja Market to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 19CDC bus from Mtindwa 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 4 min.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 135135
Bus - 103103
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Mtindwa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mtindwa
    460 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    22 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 Market to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 17AKY, Bus line 46H, Bus line 118.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 135, Bus line 103.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Umoja Market to Kabete?

    The 17AKY bus line goes from Junction station near Umoja Market 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 Market to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Umoja Market in Embakasi and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

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

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

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

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