To go from Balogun Market (Lagos Island) to Alaba (Ojo), you can use a bus or a boat. Using a bus is cheaper, but a boat is faster because it avoids traffic.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
1,500 - 2,500 Naira
Current Status
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Est. Delay
+15 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Walk or take a small bus from Balogun to CMS Bus Stop.
Take a big bus going to Mile 2.
From Mile 2, enter another bus going to Alaba International.
Carry small cash (change) to pay the conductor.
Hold your phone and bag very well in the crowd.
Start your journey before 8:00 AM to avoid heavy traffic.
Ask the driver if the bus stops exactly at Alaba Market.
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It usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the traffic on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
The fastest way is taking a boat from CMS to Mile 2 to avoid road traffic.
Direct buses are rare. Most people take a bus to Mile 2 first, then change to another bus going to Alaba.