This guide helps you travel smoothly from Costain to Pako (around Aguda, Surulere or the Cele/Ijesha axis depending on your exact drop-off). It takes you through the major roads, helps you budget for current high transport fares, and gives you safety secrets to avoid traffic stress.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Travel between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM for a smooth journey. Avoid the heavy morning rush from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM, and the evening rush from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM when workers are heading home.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
3 to 8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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 the main bus stop at Costain Under-bridge and board a short yellow Danfo bus going to Ojuelegba.
Drop at Ojuelegba. Walk past the under-bridge area toward the road leading to Lawanson/Aguda.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a Keke Marwa heading straight to Aguda or Pako Bus Stop.
Alight at the final stop which is Pako Bus Stop. If your destination is deep inside the street, take a short walk or enter a final lap Okada if available.
Always enter the bus with small change ('change' or lower naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Hold your phone tightly in your hand or secure it deep inside your pocket when changing buses at Ojuelegba.
Ask the conductor clearly 'Are you stopping at Pako?' before you step your leg inside the bus.
If you travel late at night, stay under the bright streetlights at the bus stops while waiting for transport.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at night. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag when you are at busy bus stops like Ojuelegba, Cele, or Costain Under-bridge. Watch out for pickpockets who mix with crowds during rush hours.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT corridor or commercial train service connecting Costain directly to Pako inside Surulere/Ijesha. You must use standard yellow Danfo buses, Keke, or ride-hailing cars.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦900 - ₦1,500
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
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Because of the high fuel prices and inflation, if you take public Danfo and Keke, budget around ₦900 to ₦1,800 for a one-way trip. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦4,500 and ₦7,500 depending on traffic.
Yes, traffic can be very bad during rush hours. Costain Roundabout, Ojuelegba, and Cele Bus Stop are major traffic hotspots. A trip that should take 25 minutes can stretch to 1 hour or more between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
It is very rare to find a direct commercial Danfo bus going straight from Costain to Pako. You will almost always need to stop at Ojuelegba or Cele Bus Stop first, then change into another bus or Keke to finish your journey.
It is moderately safe, but you must be very careful. Do not show your expensive electronics or count cash openly at Costain Under-bridge or Ojuelegba after 9:00 PM. Avoid entering dark, empty buses or boarding Okada on lonely roads late at night.