Moving from the seat of power in Alausa, Ikeja down to the industrial and creative hub of Iganmu involves crossing from the heart of the Mainland towards the Lagos Island borders. Due to recent fuel price increases and high transport inflation, fares change quickly. The trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over two hours depending on standard heavy bottle-necks at main transit connections like Ojota and Costain.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, leave Alausa early between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, or during off-peak hours between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid moving towards Iganmu between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM when workers are returning back home.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
24 to 29 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.13x)
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 short Keke or walk from Alausa Secretariat down to the main road at Secretariat Bus Stop.
Board a direct Danfo going to Ojota bus stop and tell the conductor you will drop at the garage.
From Ojota, look for a big commercial bus or a smaller Danfo going straight towards Costain or Orile.
Drop at Costain bus stop and board a final short Danfo or cross over safely to enter Keke heading into Iganmu or National Theatre.
Always carry smaller cash denominations like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to avoid having 'change' issues with stubborn bus conductors.
Hold your phone and wallet tightly inside your bags when moving through crowded spaces at Ojota and Costain garages.
Listen carefully to the conductor when they call the bus destination to ensure you do not enter a vehicle heading to Lagos Island by mistake.
If the weather looks cloudy, try to move quickly before the rain brings out the standard heavy Lagos gridlock.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert and watch their belongings closely at major terminal connections.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, you can use the Lagos BRT corridor from Ojota down to Funsho Williams Avenue. Additionally, the Lagos Blue Line Rail system is fully active nearby, letting you connect seamlessly from the National Theatre Station in Iganmu down to Marina.
Distance
18.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,200
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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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
Obafemi Awolowo Way
Not directly from start to finish. You can take the Red Line train from nearby Ikeja down to Oyingbo, but from Oyingbo you will still need to catch a short Danfo or Keke to link up with the Blue Line at Marina or go straight into Iganmu by road.
Lagos transport operators adjust their prices instantly based on the severity of the road traffic and the current pump price of fuel. When traffic builds up heavily during rush hours, drivers spend more fuel idling, so they raise fares to protect their daily returns.
It is moderately safe during busy daytime hours, but it becomes isolated and dark once night falls. Avoid standing alone at bus stops around the National Theatre or Costain bridge after 8:00 PM, and always stay where there is a clear crowd.
It is always best to look for another bus or look for an extra passenger to match with before entering. If you enter regardless, the conductor might force you to pair up with a stranger at your final drop-off spot, which can make you waste valuable time.