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The journey from Agege to Yaba traverses some of Lagos's busiest arteries, primarily Agege Motor Road and Herbert Macaulay Way. It offers a mix of urban landscapes, from bustling markets and residential areas to modern infrastructure, and is characterized by heavy traffic, especially around key interchanges like Oshodi, which makes travel times highly variable.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 0m
Total Cost
₦900 - ₦1800
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+126 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Head to Agege Pen Cinema or Agege Market. Look for buses specifically heading to 'Oshodi'. Confirm with the conductor before boarding.
Alight at the Oshodi Bus Terminal. This is a major interchange. You'll need to transfer here. Look for buses going towards 'Yaba', 'Jibowu', or 'CMS/Obalende' via Ikorodu Road.
Board a bus from Oshodi heading towards Jibowu or Fadeyi along the Ikorodu Road axis. Make sure it's not going through express routes that bypass these points.
Alight at Jibowu or Fadeyi bus stop. From here, you'll need to get a final bus or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) heading specifically into Yaba. Ask for 'Yaba Roundabout' or 'Tejuosho Market'.
The bus/Keke will drop you at your desired point within Yaba. Common drop-off points include Yaba Roundabout, Tejuosho Market, or Ozone Cinemas vicinity.
Always carry smaller denominations of Naira (₦200, ₦500) as conductors often don't have change for larger notes.
Be mindful of your belongings in crowded bus stops and while boarding/alighting; pickpocketing can occur.
Travel during off-peak hours (between 10 AM - 3 PM on weekdays) to significantly reduce journey time due to less traffic.
The estimated duration is 60 minutes (1 hour) under optimal conditions. However, due to Lagos's unpredictable traffic, especially on Agege Motor Road and Ikorodu Road, it can easily extend to 1.5 to 2.5 hours during peak periods (morning and evening rush hours).
Direct buses are extremely rare for this specific route. You will almost always need at least one transfer, typically at major hubs like Oshodi or Jibowu, as most commercial bus routes are segmented for efficiency and passenger flow.
To significantly minimize traffic and reduce travel time, try to travel outside of peak rush hours on weekdays. The best times are generally early mornings (before 6:30 AM), late mornings/early afternoons (10 AM - 3 PM), or late evenings (after 8 PM). Weekends, especially Sundays, often have lighter traffic.
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Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+126 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
4 to 9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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Areas Affected
Agege Motor Road