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How to get from Central to Thika by bus?

By bus

To get from Central to Thika in Nairobi, take the 33NG bus from Agip station to St.Peters Clavers Primary School/Salvation Army/Otc station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33NG33NG
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Agip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Agip
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33NG33NG
    Wait for bus
    33NG
    Racecourse Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St.Peters Clavers Primary School/Salvation Army/Otc
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 14B and 145

To get from Central to Thika in Nairobi, take the 14B bus from Agip station to Bus Station station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 14B14B
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Agip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Agip
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 14B14B
    Wait for bus
    14B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Thika

The distance between Central, Nairobi and Thika, Nairobi is approximately 24.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central to Thika 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Agip.

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Agip
  • Terminal Tusker
  • Railways

Public transit stations close to Thika, Nairobi

Thika is located at Thika, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Ruiru.

Bus stations close to Thika:

  • Ruiru
  • Ruiru Fly Over
  • Fly Over

Alternative route by bus via 14B and 145

To get from Central to Thika in Nairobi, take the 14B bus from Agip station to Bus Station station. Next, take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 14B14B
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Agip

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Agip
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 14B14B
    Wait for bus
    14B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 33NG, Bus line 145.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 14B, Bus line 145.

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

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

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

    The 33NG bus line goes from Agip station near Central to Racecourse Road station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Racecourse Road station near Thika in Nairobi

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

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

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

    Get on the 33NG bus from the Agip stop near Central in Nairobi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central and Thika in Nairobi?

    Get off the bus at the Racecourse Road stop, which is closest to Thika in Nairobi.

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