Moving from Kubwa to Gwarinpa is something many people in Abuja do every day. The journey is usually straightforward. You can board a car heading towards Dutse Alhaji Junction and tell the driver you will drop at your destination. For more help, you can also check our guides for from Garki to Utako and from Garki to Asokoro.
Distance
25.0 km
Duration
1h 3m
Current Status
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Est. Delay
+19 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
Go to the main bus stop in Kubwa, like Dutse Junction. Look for a bus or taxi going to Gwarinpa.
The driver will follow the Kubwa Expressway. Tell the conductor you are going towards Gwarinpa.
If the car is not direct, you can drop at a place like Berger or Area 1 before taking another small taxi.
Once you reach Gwarinpa, you can drop near Gwarinpa Gate.
Morning hours (7 AM - 9 AM) have more traffic towards the center.
Ask the driver for the price before you enter.
It is easier to find a vehicle at Dutse Junction.
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The cheapest way is to take a green bus from Dutse Junction. The fare is around ₦400 - ₦800.
If there is no heavy traffic, it takes about 63 minutes.
Keke is not allowed on the big expressways. You can use it only for short trips within the district.
Gwarinpa → Kubwa
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