Loading travel data...
Gathering live data
Loading travel data...
Compiling Route Details...
Gathering live data
Compiling Route Details...
This guide provides detailed public transport options for traveling from Apongbon, a commercial hub on Lagos Island, to Ikeja, the bustling state capital, focusing on affordability, speed, and safety within Lagos State. It covers Danfo and BRT services.
Distance
22.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦750 - β¦1050
Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the main Apongbon Under Bridge bus stop. Look for yellow Danfo buses heading to 'Oshodi'. Confirm the destination with the conductor.
Board the Danfo. The journey will take you across Eko Bridge, then onto the Third Mainland Bridge, bypassing major traffic points on the island before connecting to the mainland towards Oshodi.
Alight at Oshodi Under Bridge or the main Oshodi transport interchange. From here, locate Danfo buses or Keke Napeps (tricycles) going to 'Ikeja Under Bridge' or 'Ikeja Along'.
Board your final vehicle to Ikeja. This leg will take you through Agege Motor Road to your destination in Ikeja.
Was this route guide helpful for your commute today?
Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the main Apongbon Under Bridge bus stop. Look for yellow Danfo buses heading to 'Oshodi'. Confirm the destination with the conductor.
Board the Danfo. The journey will take you across Eko Bridge, then onto the Third Mainland Bridge, bypassing major traffic points on the island before connecting to the mainland towards Oshodi.
Alight at Oshodi Under Bridge or the main Oshodi transport interchange. From here, locate Danfo buses or Keke Napeps (tricycles) going to 'Ikeja Under Bridge' or 'Ikeja Along'.
Board your final vehicle to Ikeja. This leg will take you through Agege Motor Road to your destination in Ikeja.
Was this route guide helpful for your commute today?
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Apongbon β Ikeja corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) to avoid peak traffic. Late evenings (after 8:00 PM) are also less congested but carry higher safety risks.
Safety Rating
Medium. Lagos public transport is generally safe during the day, but travelers should be aware of 'one-chance' vehicles (unmarked taxis/buses kidnapping passengers), pickpockets in crowded buses/terminals, and traffic robbers during gridlock, especially at night. Stick to official bus stops and marked vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is highly available and a recommended option for parts of this route. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) currently does not offer a direct, convenient route from Apongbon to Ikeja.
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 Apongbon β Ikeja corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-8 to -3 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
Eko Bridge
Ikeja β Apongbon
Return guide with latest fares and stops.