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How to get from Thika to Pumwani by bus?

By bus

To get from Thika to Pumwani 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 City Stadium Stage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 46H46H
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Walk to Pumwani
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
    Guru Nanak
    46 min
  • 4
    Bus - 46H46H
    Wait for bus
    46H
    Otc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal Tusker
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ronald Ngala/Tuskys
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Komarocks
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Stadium Stage
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pumwani
    Walk to
    Pumwani
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 145, 45G and 35/60

To get from Thika to Pumwani in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Rosyabu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45G bus and finally take the 35/60 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to City Stadium Stage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 45G45G
Bus - 35/6035/60
Walk to Pumwani
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
    Rosyabu
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 45G45G
    Wait for bus
    45G
    Tusker
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 35/6035/60
    Wait for bus
    35/60
    Umoja
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Stadium Stage
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pumwani
    Walk to
    Pumwani
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Thika to Pumwani

The distance between Thika, Nairobi and Pumwani, Nairobi is approximately 27.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thika to Pumwani 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 Pumwani, Nairobi

Pumwani is located at Pumwani, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Kaloleni.

Bus stations close to Pumwani:

  • Kaloleni
  • Shauri Moyo
  • City Stadium Stage

Alternative route by bus via 145, 45G and 35/60

To get from Thika to Pumwani in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 145 bus from Ruiru station to Rosyabu station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 45G bus and finally take the 35/60 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to City Stadium Stage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Bus - 145145
Bus - 45G45G
Bus - 35/6035/60
Walk to Pumwani
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
    Rosyabu
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - 45G45G
    Wait for bus
    45G
    Tusker
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 35/6035/60
    Wait for bus
    35/60
    Umoja
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Stadium Stage
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Pumwani
    Walk to
    Pumwani
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 46H, Bus line 19CDC.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 145, Bus line 45G, Bus line 35/60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The 145 bus line goes from Tusker station near Thika to Guru Nanak station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Guru Nanak station near Pumwani in Nairobi

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

    The total travel time between Thika and Pumwani in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Guru Nanak stop, which is closest to Pumwani in Nairobi.

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