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How to get fromNairobi to Kahawa Westby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Kahawa West by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Kahawatrain train
    55 min
    $1–2

  2. Line 116 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Koja to Ruaka Junctionbus bus 116 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundaboutbus bus 107D
    1h 13m
    $1–2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Kahawa Westtaxi taxi 16 km
    15 min
    $30–40

  4. Drive 16 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Kahawa Westcar car 16 km
    15 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 107 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Odeon to Ruaka Stage/Tuskysbus bus 107 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruaka Stage to Kahawa Railways Roundaboutbus bus 107D
    1h 14m
    $1–2

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  • Distance: 24.2 km
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kahawa West, Kenya?

Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Kahawa twice a week. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koja to Kahawa Railways Roundabout via Ruaka Stage in around 1h 13m.

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