Moving from Agege to Alaba International Market means traveling from the northern part of Lagos down to the West. The journey crosses major transport hubs like Oshodi or Mile 2. Because of heavy traffic on the Lagos-Badagry axis and around market areas, this trip requires careful planning, early movement, and a good understanding of current bus routes and pricing.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Agege between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. For afternoon travel, move between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Avoid traveling down this route between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM because workers and market traders clog the roads.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
11 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
23 to 28 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to Agege Under-Bridge or Pen Cinema and board a direct Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Interchange, walk over to the local park, and board another Danfo heading to Mile 2.
At Mile 2 Oke, look for the buses going directly to Alaba International Market or those passing through Volks.
Drop at Alaba Rago or Alaba Suru bus stop and take a short Keke or walk straight into the main market section.
Always enter buses inside the designated parks at Oshodi and Mile 2 to avoid 'one-chance' criminals.
Hold change (smaller naira notes) when you enter the bus so you do not have issues with conductors.
Keep your luggage small and secure, as the market area is highly crowded and chaotic.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going to Alaba inside or just dropping at the highway.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must be very alert at major connection points like Oshodi and Mile 2. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags, avoid holding cash openly, and do not accept rides from unmarked private cars (one-chance vehicles) at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line linking Agege to Alaba. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 down to Alaba-adjacent areas, or use standard BRT buses from Oshodi to Mile 2 to cut down your travel time.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,200 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Abeokuta Expressway
You should hold at least ₦7,000 to ₦9,000 to cover your going and coming fares comfortably, including any sudden price hikes caused by rain or afternoon rush hour traffic.
No, there is no direct train line. The Red Line train operates from Agege to Oyingbo, while the Blue Line train operates from Marina to Mile 2. You can only use the Blue Line if you connect through Mile 2 first.
The safest time to leave is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. If you stay past 6:00 PM, the market area becomes very dark, traffic worsens, and the risk of pickpocketing or entering wrong buses increases significantly.
Do not look confused or stand in one place with your phone out. Walk inside a standard, fenced fueling station or approach a uniform traffic officer (like LASTMA) to ask for the correct bus park heading to Alaba.