Daily shuttle bus

Daily shuttle bus transfers connecting Nairobi (city center and JKIA) to Arusha and Moshi in Tanzania via the Namanga border crossing.

Departure &Arrival Information

Departure Points

• Nairobi City Center: Near Parkside Hotel on Monrovia Street (reporting time: 7:25 AM)
• Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA): Direct airport pickup available

Arrival Points

• Arusha: Drop-off at designated hotels
• Moshi: Drop-off at YWCA building
• Marangu: Available upon request

Schedule &; Duration

• Departure Times: 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily
• Journey Duration: 5-6 hours (including border processing time)
• Distance: 271 km via Namanga border

Pricing

Scheduled Shuttle Service

• Standard fare: US$25 one-way (approximately 2,500 KSh)
• Available from both Nairobi city center and JKIA

Private Transfer Options

•  Nairobi Moshi 4-seat luxury car: US$320
• Nairobi  Moshi   5-seat van: US$320
• Nairobi  Moshi   7-seat luxury van: US$350
• Nairobi  Moshi   9-seat luxury van: US$350
• Nairobi  Moshi   22-seat luxury shuttle: US$450

Private transfers operate on flexible schedules – you choose your departure time.

Booking & Requirements

Documentation Required

• Valid passport
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for border crossing)

Booking Process

• Reserve tickets online through shuttle operator websites
• Provide flight details and arrival times for airport pickups
• Book in advance, especially during peak seasons

Travel Tips

Before Departure

• Arrive at pickup point 15 minutes early
• Hotel pickups begin at 7:00 AM for city departures
• Confirm pickup location when booking

During Travel

• Brief stop at Namanga border for visa processing and passport control
• Journey time varies depending on border crossing procedures

Service Providers

Several reputable companies operate this route, including Regional Luxury Shuttle, Riverside Shuttle, and Nairobi Arusha Shuttle Bus.