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How to get from Pumwani to Thika by bus?

By bus

To get from Pumwani to Thika in Nairobi, take the 04SK bus from Kaloleni station to Tusker/Ronald Ngala 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 4 min.

64min
Bus - 04SK04SK
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kaloleni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pumwani
  • 2
    Bus - 04SK04SK
    Wait for bus
    04SK
    Tusker
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    100 m • 2 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 58 and 145

To get from Pumwani to Thika in Nairobi, take the 58 bus from Kaloleni station to Salvation Army 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
Bus - 5858
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kaloleni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pumwani
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Ambassadeur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    300 m • 4 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 Pumwani to Thika

The distance between Pumwani, Nairobi and Thika, Nairobi is approximately 25.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pumwani 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 Pumwani

Pumwani is located at Pumwani, Nairobi and the nearest public transit station is Shauri Moyo.

Bus stations close to Pumwani:

  • Shauri Moyo
  • City Stadium Stage
  • City Stadium

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 58 and 145

To get from Pumwani to Thika in Nairobi, take the 58 bus from Kaloleni station to Salvation Army 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
Bus - 5858
Bus - 145145
Leaves from Kaloleni

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pumwani
  • 2
    Bus - 5858
    Wait for bus
    58
    Ambassadeur
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tusker/Ronald Ngala
    300 m • 4 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 Pumwani to Thika?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 04SK, Bus line 145.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 58, Bus line 145.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

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

    The 04SK bus line goes from Tusker station near Pumwani to Tusker/Ronald Ngala station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tusker/Ronald Ngala station near Thika in Nairobi

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

    The total travel time between Pumwani and Thika in Nairobi by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 04SK bus from the Tusker stop near Pumwani in Nairobi.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tusker/Ronald Ngala stop, which is closest to Thika in Nairobi.

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