There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cabanas to By Passbus 33H
- Take the bus from Ruai Bypass to Ruirubus 145B
1h 31m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Ruirutaxi 28.4 km
37 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Ruiru28.4 km
37 minDrive 28.4 km
- Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Ruirucar 28.4 km
37 min$4–5Bus, line 145 bus
- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Munyu Road to Ruirubus 145
1h 43m$2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru is to bus and line 145 bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Ruiru via Cabanas and Ruai Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Ruiru is 55 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru without a car is to bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $2 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Cabanas station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at By Pass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru is 28 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Ruiru.
There are 6810+ hotels available in Ruiru.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Ruiru, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Ruiru via Cabanas, By Pass, and Ruai Bypass in around 1h 31m.
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Cabanas to By Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ruai Bypass to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Munyu Road to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Ruiru
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Ruiru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
