Moving from Ajao Estate to Egbeda takes you from the solo airport residential axis into the busy heart of Alimosho local government area. The journey can be very unpredictable because of serious traffic gridlock around major intersections. Depending on your choice of transport, you will either use a direct route through local roads or a connection via major highways like the Oshodi Expressway. Because of recent fuel price increases across Nigeria, transport fares have doubled, so it is necessary to hold enough cash before starting your journey.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush hour traffic, leave Ajao Estate before 6:00 AM. If you miss this early window, wait until the morning rush slows down around 10:00 AM. For evening travel, the worst traffic starts from 4:30 PM and lasts until 9:00 PM. Leaving after 8:30 PM is faster but requires extra security awareness.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-6 to -1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a local commercial motorcycle (Okada) or Keke from your street inside Ajao Estate to the main road at 7&8 Bus Stop or Canoe Junction.
Board a yellow commercial bus (Danfo) going directly to Oshodi Interchange and drop at the final bus stop.
Walk into the main garage at Oshodi and find a Danfo or large bus going to Iyana Ipaja. Board it and tell the conductor you will drop at Akowonjo Roundabout.
From Akowonjo Roundabout, enter a short-distance Danfo or Keke going straight into Egbeda Bus Stop.
Always enter a bus with 'change' (small Naira notes) to avoid shouting matches with conductors who do not have balance.
Keep your bag in front of your chest when walking through the crowd at Oshodi Interchange.
Listen carefully to the conductor when they call destinations so you do not board a bus going to a different route like Mile 2.
If you are confused, ask food sellers or uniform security men for directions instead of random street guys.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at Oshodi and Egbeda Under-bridge, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Pickpockets operate heavily around these areas. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags, do not hold them loosely in your hands. Avoid showing expensive electronics while standing at the bus stops, and try not to answer calls when entering crowded commercial buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Train) or dedicated blue/red BRT lane connecting Ajao Estate to Egbeda. However, you can see large standard regulated buses at the Oshodi Interchange that go towards Abule Egba or Iyana Ipaja, which will bring you very close to Egbeda.
Distance
14.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road
It is safest to carry at least ₦2,500 to ₦3,000 in physical cash for a public bus trip. This covers your transport fares, potential sudden price hikes by conductors, and a little extra for emergency situations or drinking water.
Traveling past 9:30 PM is risky, especially around Oshodi Interchange and Egbeda Under-bridge. If you must travel late, avoid walking alone in dark corners, do not use your phone in the open, and try to use registered car services instead of yellow Danfo buses.
The Oshodi route is usually faster because the roads are wider and buses move more quickly, even though you have to make more stops. The Ikotun route has narrow roads that can lock up completely for hours if a single truck breaks down.
Most times, no. Due to high fuel inflation in Nigeria, many drivers will call you immediately after you book to ask for an additional ₦1,000 to ₦2,000 above the app price, or they will request that you pay a flat cash amount instead of using card payment.