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How to get from Soweto to Strathmore University by bus?

From Soweto to Strathmore University by bus

To get from Soweto to Strathmore University in Kibera, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Soweto station to Mama Lucy Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19CDC bus and finally take the 24 bus from Ambassadeur station to Madaraka Flyover Stage station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 2424
Walk to Strathmore University
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Mama Lucy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mama Lucy Terminal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mama Lucy Hospital
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronald Ngala/Tuskys
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ambassadeur
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Karen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madaraka Flyover Stage
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Strathmore University
    Walk to
    Strathmore University
    Keri Road
    1000 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Soweto to Strathmore University by bus via 20, 19CDC and 14A

To get from Soweto to Strathmore University in Kibera, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Soweto station to Mama Lucy Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19CDC bus and finally take the 14A bus from Bus Station station to Strathmore/Siwaka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 14A14A
Walk to Strathmore University
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Mama Lucy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mama Lucy Terminal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mama Lucy Hospital
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 14A14A
    Wait for bus
    14A
    Strathmore
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strathmore/Siwaka
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Strathmore University
    Walk to
    Strathmore University
    Keri Road
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Soweto to Strathmore University

The distance between Soweto, Kibera and Strathmore University, Kibera is approximately 20 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Soweto to Strathmore University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kibera – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Soweto

Soweto is located at Soweto, Kibera and the nearest public transit station is Soweto.

Bus stations close to Soweto:

  • Soweto
  • Post
  • Kioi

Public transit stations close to Strathmore University, Kibera

Strathmore University is located at Keri Road, Kibera and the nearest public transit station is Madaraka Flyover.

Bus stations close to Strathmore University:

  • Madaraka Flyover
  • T-Mall
  • Madaraka Shopping Centre

Alternative route from Soweto to Strathmore University by bus via 20, 19CDC and 14A

To get from Soweto to Strathmore University in Kibera, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 20 bus from Soweto station to Mama Lucy Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 19CDC bus and finally take the 14A bus from Bus Station station to Strathmore/Siwaka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 14A14A
Walk to Strathmore University
Leaves from Soweto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Soweto
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Mama Lucy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mama Lucy Terminal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mama Lucy Hospital
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 14A14A
    Wait for bus
    14A
    Strathmore
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strathmore/Siwaka
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Strathmore University
    Walk to
    Strathmore University
    Keri Road
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Soweto to Strathmore University?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 24.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Soweto to Strathmore University?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 14A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Soweto and Strathmore University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Soweto to Strathmore University?

    The 20 bus line goes from Soweto station near Soweto in Embakasi to Mama Lucy station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mama Lucy station near Strathmore University in Kibera.

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

    The total travel time between Soweto in Embakasi and Strathmore University in Kibera by bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Soweto stop near Soweto in Embakasi.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mama Lucy stop, which is closest to Strathmore University in Kibera.