How to get from Thika to Kibera by bus?

From Thika to Kibera by bus

To get from Thika to Kibera in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to All Sops station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 bus and finally take the 16 bus from Bus Station station to Shell/T-Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 4343
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    All Sops
    34 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Highrise
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Shell/T-Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Shell/T-Mall
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thika to Kibera by bus via 145, 17B and 16

To get from Thika to Kibera in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Stadium station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17B bus and finally take the 16 bus from Bus Station station to Shell/T-Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stadium
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stadium
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaka
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Highrise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Shell/T-Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Shell/T-Mall
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thika to Kibera

The distance between Thika, Nairobi and Kibera, Nairobi is approximately 28.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thika to Kibera by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nairobi – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Thika

Thika is located at Thika, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Fly Over.

Bus stations close to Thika:

  • Fly Over
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Ruiru

Public transit stations close to Kibera, Nairobi

Kibera is located at Kibera, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Shell/T-Mall.

Bus stations close to Kibera:

  • Shell/T-Mall
  • T-Mall
  • Civil Servants

Related Routes

Alternative route from Thika to Kibera by bus via 145, 17B and 16

To get from Thika to Kibera in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Stadium station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 17B bus and finally take the 16 bus from Bus Station station to Shell/T-Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 1616
Leaves from Ruiru

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thika
  • 2
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stadium
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stadium
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaka
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    300 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Highrise
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Shell/T-Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Shell/T-Mall
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thika to Kibera?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 43, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thika to Kibera?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 17B, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thika and Kibera in Nairobi?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thika to Kibera in Nairobi?

    The 145 bus line goes from Tusker station near Thika to All Sops station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till All Sops station near Kibera in Nairobi

  • How long does it take to travel from Thika to Kibera in Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between Thika and Kibera in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thika to get to Kibera in Nairobi?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thika and Kibera in Nairobi?

    Get off the bus at the All Sops stop, which is closest to Kibera in Nairobi.

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