Moving from Central Business District to Utako is something many people in Abuja do every day. The journey is usually straightforward. You can board a car heading towards National Mosque and tell the driver you will drop at your destination. For more help, you can also check our guides for from Garki to Lugbe and from Karsana to Maitama.
Distance
10.0 km
Current Status
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Est. Delay
+8 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
Go to the main bus stop in Central Business District, like Secretariat Bus Stop. Look for a bus or taxi going to Utako.
The driver will follow the Constitutional Avenue. Tell the conductor you are going towards Utako.
If the car is not direct, you can drop at a place like Berger or Area 1 before taking another small taxi.
Once you reach Utako, you can drop near Utako Market.
Morning hours (7 AM - 9 AM) have more traffic towards the center.
Ask the driver for the price before you enter.
It is easier to find a vehicle at Secretariat Bus Stop.
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The cheapest way is to take a green bus from Secretariat Bus Stop. The fare is around ₦300 - ₦500.
If there is no heavy traffic, it takes about 25 minutes.
Keke is not allowed on the big expressways. You can use it only for short trips within the district.