How to get from Soweto to Runda by bus?

From Soweto to Runda by bus

To get from Soweto to Runda in Parklands/Westlands, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17AKY bus from Soweto station to Flats station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46B bus and finally take the 114R bus from Ngara Stage station to Runda Estate Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 17AKY17AKY
Bus - 46B46B
Bus - 114R114R
Walk to Runda
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 17AKY17AKY
    Wait for bus
    17AKY
    Eastleigh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Flats
    38 min
  • 4
    Bus - 46B46B
    Wait for bus
    46B
    Tusker
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ngara
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ngara Stage
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114R114R
    Wait for bus
    114R
    Limuru
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Runda Estate Entrance
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Runda
    Walk to
    Runda
    Runda Vale
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Soweto to Runda by bus via 17A, 46B and 114R

To get from Soweto to Runda in Parklands/Westlands, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17A bus from Soweto station to Rounda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46B bus and finally take the 114R bus from Ngara Stage station to Runda Estate Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 17A17A
Bus - 46B46B
Bus - 114R114R
Walk to Runda
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 17A17A
    Wait for bus
    17A
    Rounder
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rounda
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tounder Terminal
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 46B46B
    Wait for bus
    46B
    Tusker
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ngara
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ngara Stage
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 114R114R
    Wait for bus
    114R
    Limuru
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Runda Estate Entrance
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runda
    Walk to
    Runda
    Runda Vale
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Soweto to Runda

The distance between Soweto, Parklands/Westlands and Runda, Parklands/Westlands is approximately 22.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 110 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soweto to Runda by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Parklands/Westlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Soweto

Soweto is located at Soweto, Parklands/Westlands and the nearest public transit station is Soweto.

Bus stations close to Soweto:

  • Soweto
  • Post
  • Kioi

Public transit stations close to Runda, Parklands/Westlands

Runda is located at Runda Vale, Parklands/Westlands and the nearest public transit station is Rosslyn Road.

Bus stations close to Runda:

  • Rosslyn Road
  • Runda Estate Entrance
  • Runda Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Soweto to Runda by bus via 17A, 46B and 114R

To get from Soweto to Runda in Parklands/Westlands, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17A bus from Soweto station to Rounda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 46B bus and finally take the 114R bus from Ngara Stage station to Runda Estate Entrance station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 17A17A
Bus - 46B46B
Bus - 114R114R
Walk to Runda
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 17A17A
    Wait for bus
    17A
    Rounder
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rounda
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tounder Terminal
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 46B46B
    Wait for bus
    46B
    Tusker
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ngara
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ngara Stage
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 114R114R
    Wait for bus
    114R
    Limuru
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Runda Estate Entrance
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Runda
    Walk to
    Runda
    Runda Vale
    890 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Soweto to Runda?

    The fastest way takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 17AKY, Bus line 46B, Bus line 114R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soweto to Runda?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 17A, Bus line 46B, Bus line 114R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soweto and Runda?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soweto to Runda?

    The 17AKY bus line goes from Soweto station near Soweto in Embakasi to Eastleigh station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eastleigh station near Runda in Parklands/Westlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Soweto to Runda by bus?

    The total travel time between Soweto in Embakasi and Runda in Parklands/Westlands by bus is about 1 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Soweto to get to Runda?

    Get on the 17AKY bus from the Soweto stop near Soweto in Embakasi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Soweto and Runda?

    Get off the bus at the Eastleigh stop, which is closest to Runda in Parklands/Westlands.

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