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How to get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi by bus?

By bus

To get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi in Central, take the 26 bus from Friends Centre station to Makadara/Mwisho station. Next, take the 19CJK bus from Makadara station to Kencom station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Bus - 2626
Bus - 19CJK19CJK
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Friends Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Friends Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Makadara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makadara/Mwisho
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Makadara
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 19CJK19CJK
    Wait for bus
    19CJK
    Ambassadeur
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kencom
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.5 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 10 and 33C

To get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi in Central, take the 10 bus from Friends Centre station to Makadara station. Next, take the 33C bus from Makadara station to Commercial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Bus - 1010
Bus - 33C33C
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Friends Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Friends Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Muthurwa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makadara
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33C33C
    Wait for bus
    33C
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.67 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi

The distance between Friends Centre, Central and University of Nairobi, Central is approximately 7.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Friends Centre

Friends Centre is located at Friends Centre, Central and the nearest public transit station is Hodihodi.

Bus stations close to Friends Centre:

  • Hodihodi
  • Maringo Phase1
  • Aquinas

Public transit stations close to University of Nairobi, Central

University of Nairobi is located at University Way (Harry Thuku Rd), Central and the nearest public transit station is Main Campus.

Bus stations close to University of Nairobi:

  • Main Campus
  • Ngara Flyover Bottom
  • Gpo

Alternative route by bus via 10 and 33C

To get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi in Central, take the 10 bus from Friends Centre station to Makadara station. Next, take the 33C bus from Makadara station to Commercial station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Bus - 1010
Bus - 33C33C
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Friends Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Friends Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Muthurwa
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Makadara
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 33C33C
    Wait for bus
    33C
    Commercial
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.67 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line 19CJK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line 33C.

  • Is there a direct bus between Friends Centre and University of Nairobi?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi?

    The 26 bus line goes from Makadara station near Friends Centre in Makadara to Makadara/Mwisho station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Makadara/Mwisho station near University of Nairobi in Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between Friends Centre in Makadara and University of Nairobi in Central by bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Friends Centre to get to University of Nairobi?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Makadara stop near Friends Centre in Makadara.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Friends Centre and University of Nairobi?

    Get off the bus at the Makadara/Mwisho stop, which is closest to University of Nairobi in Central.

  • When is the last bus from Friends Centre to University of Nairobi?

    The last bus from Friends Centre in Makadara to University of Nairobi in Central is the Ambassadeur-Donholm-Jacaranda-Komarocks line. It leaves the Makadara stop at 1:06 AM.

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