Daily Shuttle bus
Nairobi to Arusha & Moshi Shuttle Service
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
Private transfer Nairobi to Arusha
- Nairobi Arusha 4-seat luxury car: US$270
- Nairobi Arusha 5-seat van: US$270
- Nairobi Arusha 7-seat luxury van: US$300
- Nairobi Arusha 9-seat luxury van: US$300
- Nairobi Arusha 22-seat luxury shuttle: US$400
Private transfer Nairobi Moshi
- 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 transferNairobi kilimanjaro airport
- Nairobi kilimanjaro airport 4-seat luxury car: US$300
- Nairobi kilimanjaro airport 5-seat van: US$300
- Nairobi kilimanjaro airport 7-seat luxury van: US$330
- Nairobi kilimanjaro airport 9-seat luxury van: US$330
- Nairobi kilimanjaro airport 22-seat luxury shuttle: US$430
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.
