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How to get from Thika to Makadara by bus?
By bus
To get from Thika to Makadara in Nairobi, take the 145B bus from Ruiru station to By Pass station. Next, take the 38/39 bus from By Pass station to Makadara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.
76min
145B38/39Leaves from Ruiru
Step by Step
- 1
Start from bus stationThika - 2145BWait for bus145BBypass
- 3
Ride to bus stationBy Pass26 min - 438/39Wait for bus38/39Muthurwa
- 5Ride to bus stationMakadara38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Alternative route by bus via 145, 46H and 19CDC
To get from Thika to Makadara in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Guru Nanak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46H bus and finally take the 19CDC bus from Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station to Uchumi Jogoo Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.
76min
14546H19CDCLeaves from Ruiru
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationThika
- 2145Wait for bus145Tusker
- 3Ride to bus stationGuru Nanak46 min
- 446HWait for bus46HOtc
- 5Ride to bus stationTerminal Tusker6 min
- 6
Walk to bus stationRonald Ngala/Tuskys30 m • 1 min - 719CDCWait for bus19CDCKomarocks
- 8Ride to bus stationUchumi Jogoo Road15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Thika to Makadara
The distance between Thika, Nairobi and Makadara, Nairobi is approximately 34.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thika to Makadara 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 Makadara, Nairobi
Makadara is located at Makadara, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Makadara.
Bus stations close to Makadara:
- Makadara
- Dc Jogoo Road
- Uchumi Jogoo Road
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Alternative route by bus via 145, 46H and 19CDC
To get from Thika to Makadara in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Guru Nanak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46H bus and finally take the 19CDC bus from Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station to Uchumi Jogoo Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.
76min
14546H19CDCLeaves from Ruiru
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationThika
- 2145Wait for bus145Tusker
- 3Ride to bus stationGuru Nanak46 min
- 446HWait for bus46HOtc
- 5Ride to bus stationTerminal Tusker6 min
- 6Walk to bus stationRonald Ngala/Tuskys30 m • 1 min
- 719CDCWait for bus19CDCKomarocks
- 8Ride to bus stationUchumi Jogoo Road15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Thika to Makadara?
The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 145B, Bus line 38/39.
What is the alternative route to get from Thika to Makadara?
The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 46H, Bus line 19CDC.
Is there a direct bus between Thika and Makadara in Nairobi?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.
Which bus line goes from Thika to Makadara in Nairobi?
The 145B bus line goes from Bypass station near Thika to By Pass station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till By Pass station near Makadara in Nairobi
How long does it take to travel from Thika to Makadara in Nairobi by bus?
The total travel time between Thika and Makadara in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Thika to get to Makadara in Nairobi?
Get on the 145B bus from the Bypass stop near Thika in Nairobi.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thika and Makadara in Nairobi?
Get off the bus at the By Pass stop, which is closest to Makadara in Nairobi.
