There are 4 ways to get from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 116 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Gathanga Stage/Kiambea to Kojabus 116 / ...
- Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus 34J
1h 33m$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ruaka to Nairobi-Airport-NBOtaxi 29.8 km
29 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ruaka to Nairobi-NBO29.8 km
29 minDrive 29.8 km
- Drive from Ruaka to Nairobi-Airport-NBOcar 29.8 km
29 min$4–5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to line 116 bus and bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Gathanga Stage/Kiambea and arriving at JKIA - Passenger Boarding via Kencom/Ambassadeur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Ruaka and Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 56 km. The road distance is 29.8 km.
The best way to get from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) without a car is to line 116 bus and bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO), including transfers.
Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Gathanga Stage/Kiambea station.
Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Koja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 30 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Ruaka to Nairobi Airport (NBO).
There are 11402+ hotels available in Nairobi Airport (NBO).
What companies run services between Ruaka, Tharaka - Nithi, Kenya and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?
You can take a bus from Gathanga Stage/Kiambea to JKIA - Passenger Boarding via Koja and Kencom/Ambassadeur in around 1h 33m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Gathanga Stage/Kiambea to Koja
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ruaka to Nairobi-NBO
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ruaka and Nairobi Airport (NBO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.