Moving from Amuwo Odofin to Pako (Isolo) requires navigating the busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Depending on your budget, you can use local commercial buses (Danfo), try an express connection via Mile 2, or take a tricycle (Keke) and short commercial vehicles. Because of recent fuel price increases and high transport inflation in Lagos, transport fares change based on the exact time of day, weather conditions, and vehicle availability.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy Lagos traffic, travel during the off-peak hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, or leave very early before 6:30 AM. Morning rush hour peaks from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM, while evening rush hour starts from 4:30 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
19 to 24 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.15x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Locate a Keke or small bus inside Amuwo Odofin and tell the driver you are dropping at Mile 2 Under-bridge.
From Mile 2 Under-bridge, walk to the main park and board a big yellow Danfo bus going towards Oshodi. Tell the conductor you will drop at Cele Bus Stop.
Cross the pedestrian bridge at Cele Bus Stop to the other side of the expressway, then look for the short-trip Danfos or Kekes loading passengers directly to Pako Isolo.
Always hold small change (legal tender notes like ₦200 and ₦500) to pay the bus conductor so you do not get delayed or paired with strangers.
Confirm the final destination with the conductor before you step your foot inside the Danfo bus.
Keep your eyes on your personal belongings when crossing the Cele pedestrian bridge.
If the bus driver or conductor starts arguing about price midway, remain calm but firm about what you agreed before boarding.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major interchanges like Mile 2 and Cele Bus Stop. Watch your pockets, bags, and phones, especially early in the morning and late in the evening. Avoid showing expensive items in crowded areas, and do not board buses that look suspicious (often called One-Chance).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or functional train service running straight from Amuwo Odofin to Pako. However, you can see the Mile 2 Blue Line Rail Station near the start of your journey, but it goes towards Lagos Island. You will majorly rely on Danfos, Kekes, and regular yellow buses.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
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
+5 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
Festac Access Road
If you are using public commercial buses (Danfo), the total price ranges between ₦1,100 and ₦2,100 depending on the specific route and timing. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦4,500 and ₦7,500.
The best way to avoid the Cele traffic bottleneck is to travel outside peak hours (between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM). Alternatively, you can drop off at Ilasamaja Bus Stop and take the inner community roads to access Pako instead of passing through the main Cele junction.
It is generally risky to travel late at night, especially after 9:00 PM. Major transit points like Mile 2 Under-bridge and Cele Bus Stop become very lonely and unsafe due to pickpockets and hoodlums. If you must travel late, use a verified ride-hailing car or a loaded commercial vehicle, and avoid carrying visible valuables.
Yes. Rain causes major flash floods along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and inner Isolo roads. When it rains, fewer buses operate, traffic multiplies, and commercial drivers immediately increase their fares by 50% to 100%.