Moving from Ajao Estate to Surulere means traveling from the Oshodi-Isolo axis into the heart of Mainland Lagos. This route is very popular and connects through major commercial hubs. Because of high fuel prices and traffic, your travel time and cost will change depending on the time of day and the transport method you choose.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning traffic, leave Ajao Estate before 6:30 AM. For afternoon trips, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. In the evening, try to head back before 4:00 PM or wait out the rush hour until after 8:30 PM.
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
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your street in Ajao Estate out to the popular Canoe Bus Stop or Toyota Bus Stop on the expressway.
Board a big yellow Danfo bus or a small Suzuki bus (Korope) heading directly to Oshodi Interchange.
At Oshodi Interchange, walk to the park and find the Danfo buses loading passengers for Ojuelegba or directly to Surulere (Shitta/Bode Thomas).
Drop at Ojuelegba Under-bridge, and enter a short-trip Danfo or Keke that is going straight into Surulere, dropping at Stadium, Shitta, or Masha.
Always hold change (smaller Naira notes) before you enter the Danfo to avoid serious fighting with the conductor.
Listen carefully when the conductor shouts the destination so you do not enter a bus going to Mile 2 or Lagos Island by mistake.
Keep your bag on your lap or chest, especially when rushing to enter the bus at Oshodi.
Ask the passengers next to you for the exact fare if you feel the conductor is trying to overcharge you.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at Oshodi Interchange and Ojuelegba Under-bridge, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Keep your phone and wallet safe inside your bag, avoid counting money openly in the bus, and do not enter any commercial vehicle that looks suspicious or carries only a few passengers who seem overly familiar with each other (one-chance cars).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train running inside Ajao Estate to Surulere. However, you can access the BRT corridor at Oshodi Interchange to take a bus going towards Yaba/Ojuelegba, or use the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Red Line) from Oshodi if you are heading towards specific parts of Mushin/Yaba nearby.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter 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
Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road
If you are using public Danfo buses, you should budget between ₦1,200 and ₦2,200 depending on the specific route and time of day. If you are using a ride-hailing app like Bolt or Uber, the price ranges from ₦4,500 to ₦7,500, and it can go higher if there is heavy traffic or rain.
No, you will rarely find a single yellow Danfo bus that loads from inside Ajao Estate straight to Surulere. You must stop and change buses either at Oshodi Interchange, Cele Bus Stop, or Ojuelegba to complete your journey.
If the road is totally free (like early Sunday morning), it can take about 25 to 35 minutes. However, during the heavy Monday morning rush hour, traffic can stretch your travel time to 1.5 or even 2 hours.
Keep your car windows wound up completely and lock your doors if you are in a private car. If you are inside a Danfo bus, keep your phone out of sight, do not hold it near the window where street boys (agberos) can snatch it, and stay alert until the bottleneck clears.