A detailed, step-by-step guide for commuting between Anthony and Akoka in Lagos. This guide shows you the best ways to navigate the roads using public commercial buses, alternative short connections, or private ride-hailing options, while considering current fuel inflation prices, heavy traffic zones, and daily road conditions.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush hour gridlock, the best time to move is between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. For a smooth off-peak journey, travel between 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Evening peak traffic starts heavily from 4:30 PM and can lock down major intersections until 9:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
23 to 28 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.17x)
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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Walk down to Anthony Bus Stop on the main Ikorodu Road and board a commercial yellow Danfo bus heading towards Yaba or Ojuelegba.
Stay on the bus as it drives past Fadeyi and Onipanu, then highlight and drop at Yaba Bus Stop.
Walk to the dedicated Akoka park inside Yaba or look for the loading yellow buses by the roadside heading straight to UNILAG or Federal College of Education.
Board the Akoka bus, ride through St. Finbarr's College Road, and alight at your final destination stop in Akoka.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) to avoid shouting matches with conductors over balance.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your front pockets or bags zipped securely while waiting at Yaba.
If the bus driver demands an extra security fee or 'agbero' tax, remain calm and let the conductor handle it.
Check the condition of the Danfo tires and seating before boarding to avoid sudden break-downs mid-way.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters should be highly alert at major transit hubs. Watch your pockets and bags closely at Anthony Under-bridge and Yaba Bus Stop, especially in the early mornings and late nights when pickpockets and area boys operate. Always wait for buses inside designated parks or well-lit bus stops rather than standing alone on isolated roadsides.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, standard regulated buses and BRT lanes run along the main Ikorodu Road corridor from Anthony to locations like Fadeyi or Ojuelegba, where you can tap your Cowry Card. However, there is no direct BRT or rail line that cuts directly inside Akoka. You must mix the main corridor ride with a Danfo, Keke, or private ride to enter the inner Akoka streets.
Distance
7.5 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
Ikorodu Road
With modern fuel price inflation, you should budget between ₦2,500 and ₦3,500 daily. This covers your going and coming fares, plus a little extra buffer cash for sudden price increases by conductors during unexpected traffic blockages.
No, direct standard commercial Danfo buses running straight from Anthony to Akoka do not exist. You must stop to change buses or enter a Keke at major mid-points like Yaba Bus Stop or Morocco Junction.
Tell the driver or conductor that you want to drop off early at Onipanu or Fadeyi. From there, you can easily walk into the inner street links, take a short motorcycle ride, or find an alternative Keke path through Shomolu to bypass the gridlock.
It is moderately risky. While the main roads remain active, major transit junctions like Yaba and Anthony Under-bridge become isolated and dark, making them targets for hoodlums. If you must travel that late, using a registered ride-hailing car is highly recommended for safety.