Moving from Alausa to Akowonjo means travelling from the heart of the Lagos State Secretariat area down to the busy residential and commercial hub of Akowonjo near Egbeda. While the distance is not too long, the journey crosses major choke points like Ikeja Under-Bridge and Agege Motor Road. Depending on the time of day, this trip can take anywhere from 35 minutes to nearly two hours. This guide breaks down the easiest, cheapest, and most reliable ways to make the trip using local commercial buses, alternative connections, or ride-hailing services.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy Lagos traffic, the best time to leave Alausa in the morning is between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. If you are moving in the evening, try to leave before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the severe gridlock around Ikeja and the expressway has reduced.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
2 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
22 to 27 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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Walk out from Alausa Secretariat or the shopping mall area to the main road at Alausa Bus Stop, and board a short-distance Danfo bus or Keke going to Ikeja Under-Bridge.
Drop at Ikeja Under-Bridge, walk past the market area towards the flyover, and find the specific park where buses load passengers directly for Akowonjo or Egbeda.
Board a direct Danfo bus heading towards Egbeda but inform the conductor clearly that you will drop at Akowonjo Roundabout or your specific junction along Akowonjo Road.
Drop at Akowonjo Roundabout. If your final house or office is deeper inside the street, board a final short Keke or local motorcycle (Okada) to drop you right at your gate.
Always hold small change ('wewe') like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to pay the conductor. If you give them ₦1,000 or ₦5,000 notes early in the morning, they will tie your money with another passenger or delay your balance.
Listen carefully to the conductor. Do not sleep off on the short stretch between Ikeja and Akowonjo because drivers move very fast when the road clears slightly, and you might miss your bus stop.
Keep your bag in front of your chest while walking through Ikeja Under-Bridge to avoid 'one-chance' pickpockets who look like regular commuters.
If fares look too high at the main park, walk a little bit towards the railway crossing to find roadside buses that are passing through and charging slightly cheaper rates.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is very busy and crowded. However, you must be very careful around Ikeja Under-Bridge and Computer Village. Pickpockets operate heavily in these areas, especially in the evening. Keep your phones and wallets safe inside your bags, and avoid holding cash in the open. Late at night, standard street lighting is poor, so do not walk alone in isolated corners around Akowonjo Roundabout.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus corridor or Lagos Rail Mass Transit line that connects Alausa directly to Akowonjo. However, you can use the standard Red Line rail or BRT buses to get to Ikeja first, then switch to local commercial buses (Danfo) or tricycles (Keke) to complete your journey to Akowonjo.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,100 - ₦1,700
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
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.
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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.
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Because of recent fuel price increases, the total cost by public Danfo bus ranges between ₦1,100 and ₦2,200 depending on the specific route you take and the time of day. If you choose to use a private ride-hailing app, expect to pay between ₦5,500 and ₦9,000.
No, there is no direct blue BRT bus that goes straight from Alausa to Akowonjo. You must take a regular bus or Keke to Ikeja first, or get to the main expressway before connecting to Akowonjo via local transport.
The safest time to travel is during broad daylight, specifically between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The roads are wide open, landmarks are easy to see, and the crowds at Ikeja Under-Bridge are regular commuters rather than night-time hoodlums.
If Ikeja is completely blocked, do not enter a bus going that way. Instead, take the alternative route by moving towards the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway via Seven-Up, drop at Cement Bus Stop, and enter a direct Keke or mini-bus straight into Akowonjo.