Moving from Coker to Surulere is a short but tricky journey because of major road interchanges. While the physical distance is quite close, you have to cross from the Badagry Expressway axis over to the Western Avenue corridor. This guide gives you the easiest, cheapest, and most stress-free ways to complete this daily commute without getting lost or paying too much.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning peak periods, leave between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM to beat the Alaka gridlock. For off-peak, the safest and smoothest time to move is between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
4 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
19 to 24 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.23x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to Coker Bus Stop on the expressway and enter a yellow Danfo heading towards Mile 2 or Costain depending on the side you stand.
Drop at Costain Bus Stop or Alaka Bus Stop just before the stadium.
From Alaka or Stadium, board another short-trip Danfo or Keke going straight into Surulere inside streets like Shitta or Ojuelegba.
Alight at your final destination or take a short walk to your specific street.
Always enter buses with conductor to ensure you do not get stuck with 'No Change' issues.
Hold your smaller denominations (₦200 and ₦500 notes) ready before you get on the bus.
Avoid sitting by the window if you want to use your phone, as traffic urchins can snatch it.
If the driver says he is stopping at 'Under-bridge', clarify if it is Stadium or Ojuelegba.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at night around Coker bridge, Mile 2, and Ojuelegba under-bridge area. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (one-chance operators) inside crowded yellow buses, and avoid boarding isolated vehicles early in the morning.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes. The Lagos Blue Line Rail has a station nearby at Mile 2 / Alaba. However, for a direct route into the heart of Surulere, standard yellow Danfo buses and Keke are more flexible. BRT buses can also be boarded along the main Funsho Williams corridor.
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 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
Badagry Expressway
Due to recent fuel price increases and high transport inflation, you should budget between ₦1,200 and ₦2,200 for a one-way public trip, or up to ₦7,500 if you are using ride-hailing cars like Bolt or Uber.
The fastest way is to cut through the inner roads of Aguda or Eric Moore. If you stay on the main expressway, the bottleneck at Alaka can delay you for an extra 30 to 45 minutes.
It is moderately safe, but you must be very careful. Places like Coker bus stop, Mile 2 area, and Ojuelegba under-bridge become quite dark and lonely at night, making them high-risk zones for bag snatching and pickpockets.
Not directly for the full trip. The Blue Line train runs from Mile 2 towards Marina. While Coker is close to Mile 2, taking the train will take you away from Surulere rather than into it. It is much better to stick to buses, Keke, or cars for this specific destination.