Passengers have praised the comfortable journeys and helpful drivers, who even assist with luggage. However, there are mentions of confusion due to two bus companies having similar names and some reports of unpolite staff trying to invalidate tickets. Additionally, punctuality was an issue in a few instances with buses running late by about an hour.
Don’t take this bus!! We booked the bus to the NBO airport but the driver didn’t stop at airport , he said our destination is not on the list, so he drop us in a gas station, we almost miss our flight.
1 out of 5 stars
Yufei L.
Officers were really unpolite and tried to get us buy new bus tickets saying that our tickets aren’t valid even tho they were.
4 out of 5 stars
Jenni H.
Good driver, comfortable journey. We started confused because there seem to be two buscompanies next to each other with the same name.
Desturi Safaris offers 1 daily buses from Arusha to Nairobi. Though the average price for this trip is $140, you can find tickets starting at $140. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 300.
F - Nairobi Riverside Shuttle Bus Terminal (Parkside Hotel)
Crown Bus Booking Office, Monrovia Street, , Nairobi, Kenya
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Arusha to Nairobi by bus
What is the travel distance from Arusha to Nairobi?
Arusha and Nairobi are 145 miles (233 km) apart.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Arusha to Nairobi?
The majority of buses traveling from Arusha to Nairobi start their journey at Arusha Bus Stand and wind up at Parkside Hotel. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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$25
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$25
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$25
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$25
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$25
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$25
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The cheapest trip from Arusha to Nairobi was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $25
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Arusha to Nairobi, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $25 to $135 for a bus ticket from Arusha to Nairobi based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-21.
Usually Desturi Safaris will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Arusha to Nairobi was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $25