A deep and complete transport guide for commuting from Agungi (Lekki axis) to Ipaja (Alimosho axis). This journey crosses over from the Island to the mainland using major highways. Because fuel prices have gone up drastically, the transport fares are presented in realistic current ranges to help you budget perfectly.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, move before 6:00 AM for morning trips, or between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for off-peak travel. Avoid leaving the Island between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM unless you want to sit in traffic for hours.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
2 to 7 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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Stand at Agungi Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a commercial Danfo bus or Korope mini-bus heading to CMS or Obalende.
Drop at CMS bus stop. Walk over to the mainland park and find a big commercial bus or Danfo going straight to Oshodi via the Third Mainland Bridge.
Arrive at Oshodi Interchange. Head over to the terminal heading towards Abeokuta Expressway and board another Danfo bus going to Iyana Ipaja.
Drop at Iyana Ipaja Under-bridge. Walk to the inner park and enter a final short-trip Danfo or a Keke Marwa tricycle going into Ipaja (Ayobo or Command axis).
Always enter buses with exact change (change is locally called 'wazo' or 'balance') to avoid messy arguments with conductors.
Hold your phone and wallet tightly when shifting through the crowd at Oshodi and Iyana Ipaja parks.
Ask the conductor clearly where the bus stops before you step inside, so they do not drop you in the wrong place.
Keep an eye out for 'One Chance' criminals by avoiding tinted private cars posing as commercial vehicles at night.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must remain highly alert at major mainland interchange hubs, especially when it gets dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line that connects Agungi straight to Ipaja. However, you can use the standard regulated BRT buses along parts of your journey on the mainland, specifically from Oshodi to Iyana Ipaja to save costs.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,600 - ₦3,800
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
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
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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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Because of current fuel inflation, you should hold between ₦3,500 and ₦5,000 for a one-way trip by public bus to cover any sudden price hikes by conductors.
No, you cannot find a single direct Danfo bus from Agungi to Ipaja. You must break the journey into at least three parts, changing buses at hubs like CMS, Obalende, or Oshodi.
Try your best to arrive at Iyana Ipaja before 9:00 PM. After this time, the under-bridge area gets very dark, pickpockets become active, and transport choices drop significantly.
The Cowry Card only works if you use government-regulated BRT buses or the blue/red rail lines. Regular yellow Danfo buses and tricycles do not accept cards; they only take cash.