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How to get from St Francis to University of Nairobi by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from St Francis to University of Nairobi in Central: take the 49 bus from St Francis station to Odeon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - 4949
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Odeon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Odeon
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to University of Nairobi
    Walk to
    University of Nairobi
    University Way (Harry Thuku Rd)
    1.39 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 17B, 135 and 23KG

To get from St Francis to University of Nairobi in Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17B bus from St Francis station to Kaka 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 19 min.

79min
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 135135
Bus - 23KG23KG
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaka
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otc
    140 m • 2 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
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Public transit directions from St Francis to University of Nairobi

The distance between St Francis, Central and University of Nairobi, Central is approximately 16.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Francis 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 St Francis

St Francis is located at St Francis, Central and the nearest public transit station is Huntas.

Bus stations close to St Francis:

  • Huntas
  • Huntas Stage
  • Sunton

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 Museum.

Bus stations close to University of Nairobi:

  • Museum
  • Gpo
  • Koja

Alternative route by bus via 17B, 135 and 23KG

To get from St Francis to University of Nairobi in Central, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 17B bus from St Francis station to Kaka 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 19 min.

79min
Bus - 17B17B
Bus - 135135
Bus - 23KG23KG
Walk to University of Nairobi
Leaves from St Francis

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    St Francis
  • 2
    Bus - 17B17B
    Wait for bus
    17B
    Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaka
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otc
    140 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Francis to University of Nairobi?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 49.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Francis to University of Nairobi?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 17B, Bus line 135, Bus line 23KG.

  • Is there a direct bus between St Francis and University of Nairobi?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from St Francis in Kasarani to University of Nairobi in Central in 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Francis to University of Nairobi?

    The 49 bus line goes from Odeon station near St Francis in Kasarani to Odeon station near University of Nairobi in Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Francis to University of Nairobi by bus?

    The total travel time between St Francis in Kasarani and University of Nairobi in Central by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near St Francis to get to University of Nairobi?

    Get on the 49 bus from the Odeon stop near St Francis in Kasarani.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from St Francis to University of Nairobi?

    The last bus from St Francis in Kasarani to University of Nairobi in Central is the Odeon-Pangani-Roysabu-Kasarani-Sunton line. It leaves the St Francis stop at 12:00 AM.

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