An exhaustive, street-smart guide for commuting between Costain and Ketu using Lagos commercial buses, direct connections, or ride-hailing services. This guide covers specific boarding points, landmarks, and real-world costs heavily adjusted for current fuel-driven fare inflation.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, move between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM for off-peak trips. For morning rush hour, leave before 6:30 AM. For evening peak, expect delays between 4:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-6 to -1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+99 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main road at Costain Bus Stop and stand near the filling station area.
Board a local commercial Danfo bus going to Ojuelegba or Yaba.
From Ojuelegba, change buses and enter a direct Danfo going straight to Ketu or Mile 12.
Stay on the bus as it passes Ojota, and tell the conductor you will drop at Ketu Bus Stop.
Always enter with smaller money like ₦200 or ₦500 notes so conductors do not hold your change.
Listen to the conductor carefully so you do not enter a bus going to a different route like Oshodi.
Keep your bag in front of you at the final Ketu bus stop because it is always very crowded.
Do not buy things from roadside hawkers if you are sitting by the window in slow-moving traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Expect heavy crowding at major bus stops like Ojota and Ketu Under-bridge. Watch your pockets and hold your phone tightly, especially when boarding rush-hour buses or when street boys are hanging around during traffic gridlocks.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, standard regulated BRT buses run heavily along the Ikorodu Road corridor. You can use your Cowry Card to board from nearby stations like Fadeyi or Stadium up to Ketu Bus Stop.
Distance
17.5 km
Duration
55 mins
Total Cost
₦1,100 - ₦1,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+99 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
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Finding a direct Danfo from Costain straight to Ketu is quite rare. It is much easier and faster to break the journey by going to Ojuelegba first, or by moving down to Stadium to catch a direct BRT bus.
During heavy morning traffic, the trip can easily take between 80 to 110 minutes due to serious blockages at Fadeyi and the Ojota interchange. On a clear weekend afternoon, it takes about 35 to 45 minutes.
With the current fuel price situation, it is best to have at least ₦3,000 to ₦4,000 cash in your pocket if you are using public commercial buses. This ensures you can cover sudden fare hikes or route changes.
No, Ketu Under-bridge can become quite dangerous after 9:30 PM due to pickpockets and hoodlums. If you must arrive late, stay in bright, well-lit spaces near other passengers or move away from the dark sections quickly.