How to get from Karura/Runda to Kabete by bus?

From Karura/Runda to Kabete by bus

To get from Karura/Runda to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 116 bus from Runda/Karura Carwash station to Koja Terminus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23W bus and finally take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 116116
Bus - 23W23W
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Runda/Karura Carwash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Runda/Karura Carwash
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Koja
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 23W23W
    Wait for bus
    23W
    Westlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlands Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Karura/Runda to Kabete by bus via 106, 23W and 118

To get from Karura/Runda to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 106 bus from Runda/Karura Carwash station to Koja Terminus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23W bus and finally take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Bus - 23W23W
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Runda/Karura Carwash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Runda/Karura Carwash
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Koja
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 23W23W
    Wait for bus
    23W
    Westlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlands Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kabete
    Walk to
    Kabete
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Karura/Runda to Kabete

The distance between Karura/Runda, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 29.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Karura/Runda 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 Karura/Runda

Karura/Runda is located at Karura/Runda, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Runda/Karura Carwash.

Bus stations close to Karura/Runda:

  • Runda/Karura Carwash
  • Runda Estate Entrance
  • Rosslyn Road

Public transit stations close to Kabete, Kikuyu

Kabete is located at Kabete, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Rungiri.

Bus stations close to Kabete:

  • Rungiri
  • Kamutii-Ini
  • Modern Oil Service Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Karura/Runda to Kabete by bus via 106, 23W and 118

To get from Karura/Runda to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 106 bus from Runda/Karura Carwash station to Koja Terminus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 23W bus and finally take the 118 bus from Westlands station to Kigeero-Mwisho station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Bus - 23W23W
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Runda/Karura Carwash

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Runda/Karura Carwash
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Koja
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 23W23W
    Wait for bus
    23W
    Westlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Westlands Terminal
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Wangige
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kigeero-Mwisho
    44 min
  • 9
    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 Karura/Runda to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 116, Bus line 23W, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Karura/Runda to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line 23W, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Karura/Runda and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Karura/Runda to Kabete?

    The 116 bus line goes from Runda/Karura Carwash station near Karura/Runda in Parklands/Westlands to Koja station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Koja station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

  • How long does it take to travel from Karura/Runda to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Karura/Runda in Parklands/Westlands and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Karura/Runda to get to Kabete?

    Get on the 116 bus from the Runda/Karura Carwash stop near Karura/Runda in Parklands/Westlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Karura/Runda and Kabete?

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

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