Visiting Tanzania

Bus to Arusha

Buses from Moshi to Arusha are a convenient way to get between the two cities in Tanzania.

Coaches run from one city to the other on a regular basis. A number of companies offer buses that travel from Moshi to Arusha. These include Scandinavia Express, Riverside, and East Africa Shuttles.

Some companies offer luxury buses from Moshi to Arusha. Other companies provide a more basic means of transport.

The official travel time between the cities is 1.5 to 2 hours. That said, major road works and construction are prevalent, so leave yourself two extra hours or more on the journey to safely make any connections.

The fare for a single ticket for buses from Moshi to Arusha is between US$10 and 20, depending on which bus company you choose.

Moshi Bus

Buses from Arusha to Moshi are a good way to get to Mount Kilimanjaro.

Shuttle buses run this route regularly, and several different companies have buses that travel between Arusha and Moshi. These include East Africa Shuttles, Scandinavia Express, and Riverside.

Some of the companies offer luxury buses from Arusha to Moshi, while others travel with more basic ones.

The stated travel time on this route is 1.5 to 2 hours. However, heavy road works and construction abound, so be sure to leave yourself at least two extra hours to make the trip.

The price of a single ticket for a shuttle bus from Arusha to Moshi is US$10 to 20, depending on which type of bus you choose. These are fixed prices.

Arusha Bus

Buses from Arusha to Nairobi in Kenya are a good way to get between Tanzania and Kenya.

Shuttle buses operate on a regular basis, and a number of companies offer the service, including Riverside, East Africa Shuttles, and Scandinavia Express.

Some operate luxury buses from Arusha and Nairobi, while others operate with more basic ones. Some make stops at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, while others do not.

The stated travel time on this route is 4.5 to 5.5 hours. However, road construction and repairs are common, so make sure to leave yourself at least 7 or 8 hours to complete the journey.

The cost of a one-way ticket for a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi is US$14 to 35, depending on what kind of bus you take. Prices are fixed, and are not negotiable.