Go to a major interstate motor park in Abuja. Reliable options include Utako Motor Park or Jabi Park. Look for reputable transport companies like GIGM (God is Good Motors), GUO Transport, ABC Transport, or Peace Mass Transit. It is strongly advised to book your ticket online or at the terminal a day or two before your travel date, especially during public holidays or peak seasons.

You will typically travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned luxury bus or a Sprinter bus. Buses usually depart early in the morning, between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM, to ensure the journey is completed in daylight. The journey begins by departing the park, turning right onto Sani Abacha Way North, then merging onto Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, which leads to Murtala Mohammed Expressway, and subsequently the Abuja-Kaduna Highway.

The journey takes you through several states. You will pass through major towns like Kaduna, Lokoja (a significant transit point often used for rest stops), Jebba, Ilorin, Ogbomoso, and Ibadan. There will usually be one or two planned rest stops for about 20-30 minutes, commonly in Lokoja or along the Ibadan-Ilorin Expressway, allowing passengers to use restrooms, eat, and stretch. The route continues on A124, then Jebba Road, then Ibadan-Ilorin Expressway, Ogbomoso-Ikoyi Road, Ogbomoso Oyo Road, Oyo-Ogbomoso Road, and Oyo Road.

Expect several security checkpoints along the route, especially on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway and around Lokoja. Road conditions vary; sections of the Abuja-Kaduna Highway are generally good, while parts of the Ibadan-Ilorin Expressway and other stretches might have potholes. The total travel time is approximately 9-10 hours, but can extend to 12-14 hours due to traffic, checkpoints, or road conditions.

Your bus will likely arrive at a major terminal in Lagos, such as Jibowu (Yaba) or Mazamaza. From there, you can easily find local transport options like 'Danfo' (yellow public buses), 'Keke Napep' (tricycles), or commercial motorcycles ('Okada', though restricted in some areas) to your final destination. The final approach into Lagos involves navigating E1, Third Axial Road, F265, and local streets like Idumagbo Avenue, Adeniji Adele Road, Odunea Street, and Evans Street.