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How to get from St Francis to Kabete by bus?

By bus

To get from St Francis to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 49 bus from St Francis station to Koja 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 51 min.

111min
Bus - 4949
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Odeon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koja Terminus
    40 m • 1 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 17B, 45K and 118

To get from St Francis to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17B bus from St Francis station to Rosyabu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45K 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 53 min.

113min
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 45K45K
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosyabu
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 45K45K
    Wait for bus
    45K
    Tusker
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    26 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
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Public transit directions from St Francis to Kabete

The distance between St Francis, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 30.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Francis 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 St Francis

St Francis is located at St Francis, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Huntas.

Bus stations close to St Francis:

  • Huntas
  • Huntas Stage
  • Sunton

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 17B, 45K and 118

To get from St Francis to Kabete in Kikuyu, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17B bus from St Francis station to Rosyabu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45K 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 53 min.

113min
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 45K45K
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosyabu
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 45K45K
    Wait for bus
    45K
    Tusker
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    26 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Francis to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Francis to Kabete?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 17B, Bus line 45K, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Francis and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Francis to Kabete?

    The 49 bus line goes from Odeon station near St Francis in Kasarani to Koja station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kabete station near Kabete in Kikuyu.

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

    The total travel time between St Francis in Kasarani and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 49 bus from the Odeon stop near St Francis in Kasarani.

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

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

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