How to get from Ruiru to Kabete by bus?

By bus

To get from Ruiru to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 145 bus from Ruiru 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 55 min.

115min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ruiru
  • 2
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Koja
    52 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 237 and 118

To get from Ruiru to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 237 bus from Fly Over 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 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 237237
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Fly Over

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fly Over
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 237237
    Wait for bus
    237
    Tusker
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Ruiru to Kabete

The distance between Ruiru, Kikuyu and Kabete, Kikuyu is approximately 39.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ruiru 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 Ruiru

Ruiru is located at Ruiru, Kikuyu and the nearest public transit station is Fly Over.

Bus stations close to Ruiru:

  • Fly Over
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Kwa Kairu

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 by bus via 237 and 118

To get from Ruiru to Kabete in Kikuyu, take the 237 bus from Fly Over 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 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 237237
Bus - 118118
Walk to Kabete
Leaves from Fly Over

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fly Over
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 237237
    Wait for bus
    237
    Tusker
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ruiru to Kabete?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 118.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 237, Bus line 118.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ruiru and Kabete?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ruiru to Kabete?

    The 145 bus line goes from Tusker station near Ruiru in Thika 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 Ruiru to Kabete by bus?

    The total travel time between Ruiru in Thika and Kabete in Kikuyu by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 145 bus from the Tusker stop near Ruiru in Thika.

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

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

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