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How to get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi by bus?

From Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi by bus

To get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi in Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 19CDC bus from Step 1 station to Salvation Army station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 135 bus and finally take the 23KG bus from Chiromo station to Main Campus station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Bus - 135135
Bus - 23KG23KG
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Step 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Step 1
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salvation Army
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otc
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Limuru
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chiromo
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chiromo
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 23KG23KG
    Wait for bus
    23KG
    Odeon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Campus
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi by bus via 1960 and 19CDC

To get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi in Central, take the 1960 bus from Kayole 1 station to Step 1 station. Next, take the 19CDC bus from Step 1 station to Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - 19601960
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Kayole 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kayole 1
  • 2
    Bus - 19601960
    Wait for bus
    1960
    Kamukuji
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Step 1
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronald Ngala/Tuskys
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi

The distance between Kayole 1, Central and University of Nairobi, Central is approximately 21.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kayole 1 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 Kayole 1

Kayole 1 is located at Kayole 1, Central and the nearest public transit station is Kona Mbaya.

Bus stations close to Kayole 1:

  • Kona Mbaya
  • Junction
  • Sowematt

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 from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi by bus via 1960 and 19CDC

To get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi in Central, take the 1960 bus from Kayole 1 station to Step 1 station. Next, take the 19CDC bus from Step 1 station to Ronald Ngala/Tuskys station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Bus - 19601960
Bus - 19CDC19CDC
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from Kayole 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kayole 1
  • 2
    Bus - 19601960
    Wait for bus
    1960
    Kamukuji
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Step 1
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 19CDC19CDC
    Wait for bus
    19CDC
    Town
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronald Ngala/Tuskys
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.79 km • 23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 19CDC, Bus line 135, Bus line 23KG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 1960, Bus line 19CDC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kayole 1 and University of Nairobi?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi?

    The 19CDC bus line goes from Step 1 station near Kayole 1 in Embakasi to Town station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Town station near University of Nairobi in Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kayole 1 to University of Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between Kayole 1 in Embakasi and University of Nairobi in Central by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kayole 1 to get to University of Nairobi?

    Get on the 19CDC bus from the Step 1 stop near Kayole 1 in Embakasi.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kayole 1 and University of Nairobi?

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

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