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Moving from Chevron (Lekki) to Allen Avenue (Ikeja) means crossing over from the Island to the Mainland. It is a long journey that connects two busy commercial hubs. Because of the heavy Lagos traffic, your trip can take anywhere from one and a half hours to over three hours. To make this journey successfully, you will need to use a mix of commercial yellow buses (Danfos), tricycles (Kekes), or ride-hailing cars, depending on your budget and patience.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 15m
Total Cost
₦2,800 - ₦4,200
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Stand at the Chevron Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a big yellow Danfo bus heading to Obalende or CMS.
Drop at Obalende Bus Terminus, walk down to the park section where buses go to the Mainland, and board another Danfo going directly to Oshodi.
Get down at Oshodi, move to the local garage, and enter a final Danfo bus heading to Ikeja Along or Ikeja Under-bridge.
Drop at Ikeja Under-bridge, walk out to the roadside, and enter a short-distance Keke (tricycle) or a small bus going directly up Allen Avenue.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Stand at the Chevron Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a big yellow Danfo bus heading to Obalende or CMS.
Drop at Obalende Bus Terminus, walk down to the park section where buses go to the Mainland, and board another Danfo going directly to Oshodi.
Get down at Oshodi, move to the local garage, and enter a final Danfo bus heading to Ikeja Along or Ikeja Under-bridge.
Drop at Ikeja Under-bridge, walk out to the roadside, and enter a short-distance Keke (tricycle) or a small bus going directly up Allen Avenue.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Chevron → Allen Avenue corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦8,400
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Chevron before 6:00 AM. If you miss this window, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. For evening travel from Allen back to Chevron, leave before 4:00 PM or stay back until after 8:30 PM to avoid getting stuck in standstill traffic.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is always busy, but you must stay alert. Pickpockets operate heavily at major interchange bus stops like Oshodi, Ojota, and Ikeja Under-bridge. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags, and never hold cash loosely in your hands. Avoid moving late at night, especially around isolated spots on the Oweronshoki expressway or dark corners under the Ikeja bridges.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train line that runs all the way from Chevron to Allen Avenue. However, you can access the standard BRT corridor once you reach Ojota or Ikeja. The Lagos Blue Line Rail handles the Mile 2 axis and the Red Line handles the Agbado-Oyingbo axis, meaning they do not directly service this Lekki-to-Ikeja commuter route.
Most major parks at Jibowu and Utako now accept bank transfers, but network delays are common. Keep a buffer of N2,000 cash for loading fees and terminal taxes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Chevron → Allen Avenue corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦8,400
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
1 to 6 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Most major parks at Jibowu and Utako now accept bank transfers, but network delays are common. Keep a buffer of N2,000 cash for loading fees and terminal taxes.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Allen Avenue → Chevron
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