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How to get from St. Johns to Tema by bus?

By bus

To get from St. Johns to Tema in Tema, take the 36 bus from St. Johns station to Abeka Lapaz station. Next, take the 8 bus from Abeka Lapaz station to Community 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Bus - 3636
Bus - 88
Walk to Tema
Leaves from St. Johns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Johns
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Abeka Lapaz
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Abeka Lapaz
    25 min
  • 4
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tema Community One Market
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community 8
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tema
    Walk to
    Tema
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 177, 275 and 8

To get from St. Johns to Tema in Tema, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from St. Johns station to Swanlake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 275 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Suzzy's Inn station to Community 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Bus - 177177
Bus - 275275
Bus - 88
Walk to Tema
Leaves from St. Johns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Johns
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Circle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swanlake
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 275275
    Wait for bus
    275
    Madina-Adenta
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Suzzy's Inn
    13 min
  • 6
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tema Community One Market
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community 8
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tema
    Walk to
    Tema
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from St. Johns to Tema

The distance between St. Johns, Tema and Tema, Tema is approximately 34.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St. Johns to Tema by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tema – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to St. Johns

St. Johns is located at St. Johns, Tema and the nearest public transit station is Been To.

Bus stations close to St. Johns:

  • Been To
  • Awonye
  • School Junction

Public transit stations close to Tema, Tema

Tema is located at Tema, Tema and the nearest public transit station is Community 8.

Bus stations close to Tema:

  • Community 8
  • Community 9
  • Community 7

Alternative route by bus via 177, 275 and 8

To get from St. Johns to Tema in Tema, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 177 bus from St. Johns station to Swanlake station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 275 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Suzzy's Inn station to Community 8 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Bus - 177177
Bus - 275275
Bus - 88
Walk to Tema
Leaves from St. Johns

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St. Johns
  • 2
    Bus - 177177
    Wait for bus
    177
    Circle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swanlake
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 275275
    Wait for bus
    275
    Madina-Adenta
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Suzzy's Inn
    13 min
  • 6
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Tema Community One Market
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Community 8
    38 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tema
    Walk to
    Tema
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St. Johns to Tema?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St. Johns to Tema?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 177, Bus line 275, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between St. Johns and Tema?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St. Johns to Tema?

    The 36 bus line goes from Abeka Lapaz station near St. Johns in Accra to Abeka Lapaz station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tema station near Tema in Tema.

  • How long does it take to travel from St. Johns to Tema by bus?

    The total travel time between St. Johns in Accra and Tema in Tema by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St. Johns to get to Tema?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Abeka Lapaz stop near St. Johns in Accra.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between St. Johns and Tema?

    Get off the bus at the Tema stop, which is closest to Tema in Tema.

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