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Moving from Alausa in Ikeja to Ikate on the Lekki axis requires crossing from the Lagos Mainland to the Island. The journey can take anywhere from 1 hour to over 3 hours depending heavily on the time of day, current gridlock, and the specific route or transport mode you choose.
Distance
30.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
β¦2,200 - β¦3,500
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from Alausa Secretariat to the main road at Secretariat Bus Stop or under the bridge.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a coastal bus going straight to Obalende. This bus will take you through Ojota and across the Third Mainland Bridge.
At Obalende park, look for the designated queue or park for buses heading towards Lekki, Ajah, or CMS-Ajah. Board the bus and tell the conductor you will drop at Ikate bus stop.
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from Alausa Secretariat to the main road at Secretariat Bus Stop or under the bridge.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a coastal bus going straight to Obalende. This bus will take you through Ojota and across the Third Mainland Bridge.
At Obalende park, look for the designated queue or park for buses heading towards Lekki, Ajah, or CMS-Ajah. Board the bus and tell the conductor you will drop at Ikate bus stop.
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30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,900
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy Lagos morning rush, depart Alausa before 6:00 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, the best window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If traveling in the evening, note that the Island-bound traffic eases up slightly after 8:30 PM, but Mainland-bound traffic peaks during this same evening window.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally busy and safe during the day. However, commuters must stay highly alert at night around major interchange points like Ojota, Oshodi, and under the bridges. Pickpocketing is common in crowded yellow buses (Danfos). Always secure your phones, wallets, and bags. Avoid boarding completely empty or suspicious-looking buses (known locally as 'One-Chance') early in the morning or late at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train service that runs all the way from Alausa to Ikate. However, you can use the regulated BRT buses along the Ikorodu Road corridor (from Ojota or Fadeyi) to get closer to the Third Mainland Bridge or Obalende, before linking up with Island-bound commercial buses.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Alausa β Ikate corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,900
Available Riders Nearby
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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
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road