There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu by bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Thika Townbus 237
2h 56m$52–63Drive 68 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Makuyucar 68 km
1h 15m$8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Makuyu68 km
1h 15mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Makuyutaxi 68 km
1h 15m$130–160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Thika Town via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Makuyu is 93 km. The road distance is 68 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Passenger Boarding station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu is 68 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Makuyu.
There are 135+ hotels available in Makuyu.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Makuyu, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Makuyu via Tusker/Ronald Ngala, Town Terminal, and Thika Town in around 2h 56m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Town Terminal to Thika Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Makuyu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Makuyu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.