Moving from Ebute Metta to Orile is a very common mainland journey in Lagos. The trip can be straightforward, but it requires knowing the exact bus stops and connections to avoid getting stuck in heavy traffic or paying double the normal transport fare.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to move is between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM to avoid the morning and evening rush hours. If you must travel during peak hours, prepare to leave before 6:30 AM or wait until after 8:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-5 to 0 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride to Oyingbo Bus Stop from your house in Ebute Metta.
At Oyingbo, look for the drivers shouting 'Orile' or 'Mile 2' and enter the yellow Danfo bus.
Stay inside the bus as it drives past Costain and moves towards the National Theater area.
Tell the conductor 'Drop at Orile' before the bus mounts the bridge heading towards Mile 2.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) so you do not have 'marriage' or arguments with the conductor.
Keep your eyes on your luggage, especially when entering or leaving the bus at Oyingbo.
If the driver says he is not going to Orile directly, look for a bus going to Costain first, then change buses there.
Do not wear expensive jewelry or look at your phone screen while standing at the bus stop.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Hold your phone tightly and secure your pockets around busy areas like Costain and Orile Under-bridge. Do not show your money openly, especially at night or early in the morning when the roads are dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos Blue Line Rail has a major station at Orile. You can enter the train if you are coming from Marina or going towards Mile 2, but from Ebute Metta, you will mostly rely on Danfo buses and Keke Marwa.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 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.
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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.
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Because of fuel price inflation, the current fare by public transport ranges from ₦700 to ₦1,400. If it is raining or during the peak evening rush hour, the price can easily go up to ₦1,800.
No, there is no direct large red BRT bus running between Ebute Metta and Orile. You will have to use the standard yellow Danfo buses, mini-buses, or Kekes to complete this specific trip.
The safest time is during broad daylight, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Avoid walking around the Orile Under-bridge alone after 8:30 PM, as the area becomes dark and pickpockets operate frequently.
If the traffic is completely locked and you are in a rush, it is often faster to drop from the Danfo, safely walk past the bottleneck, and enter a Keke or motorcycle (okada) that can maneuver through the tight spaces to Orile.