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How to get from Ngong to Thika by bus?

By bus

To get from Ngong to Thika in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 126 bus from Kware station to Amref station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 15 bus and finally take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 126126
Bus - 1515
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kware

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ngong
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Railways
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amref
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Bus Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    260 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ruiru
    Ride to bus station
    Ruiru
    48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 126, 33NG and 145

To get from Ngong to Thika in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 126 bus from Kware station to Agip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33NG bus and finally take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 126126
Bus - 33NG33NG
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kware

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ngong
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Railways
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Agip
    64 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33NG33NG
    Wait for bus
    33NG
    Racecourse Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St.Peters Clavers Primary School/Salvation Army/Otc
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    310 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 8
    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 Ngong to Thika

The distance between Ngong, Nairobi and Thika, Nairobi is approximately 42.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ngong 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 Ngong

Ngong is located at Ngong, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Kware.

Bus stations close to Ngong:

  • Kware
  • Nairobi Women
  • Fatima

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 126, 33NG and 145

To get from Ngong to Thika in Nairobi, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 126 bus from Kware station to Agip station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33NG bus and finally take the 145 bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala station to Ruiru station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 126126
Bus - 33NG33NG
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kware

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ngong
  • 2
    Bus - 126126
    Wait for bus
    126
    Railways
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Agip
    64 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33NG33NG
    Wait for bus
    33NG
    Racecourse Road
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St.Peters Clavers Primary School/Salvation Army/Otc
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    310 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 145145
    Wait for bus
    145
    Ruiru
  • 8
    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 Ngong to Thika?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 15, Bus line 145.

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

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 126, Bus line 33NG, Bus line 145.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The 126 bus line goes from Railways station near Ngong to Amref station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Amref station near Thika in Nairobi

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

    The total travel time between Ngong and Thika in Nairobi by bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 126 bus from the Railways stop near Ngong in Nairobi.

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

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

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