Moving from Ejigbo to Akowonjo means crossing from the Oshodi-Isolo side over to the Alimosho local government area. The distance is not too far on the map, but because of heavy road traffic, bad spots, and busy bus stops, the journey can take anywhere from one to two hours. Commuters can use yellow commercial buses (Danfo), tricycles (Keke Marwa), or ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber to complete this journey successfully.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Ejigbo before 6:30 AM. For the evening return journey from Akowonjo, try to hit the road before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the heavy workers' traffic has reduced. Off-peak travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM is usually the smoothest.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is always busy, but you must be very careful at night. Watch out for pickpockets and phone snatchers at major crowded parks like Ikotun market and Egbeda bus stop. Avoid standing in dark, lonely corners when waiting for a bus.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct Lagos BRT lane or passenger rail network that connects Ejigbo directly to Akowonjo. You will rely entirely on regular commercial yellow Danfo buses, Keke, and private cars.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to Ejigbo Bus Stop or Jakande Gate and board a commercial bus heading straight to Ikotun.
Drop at Ikotun Roundabout, walk past the market area to the garage, and board another Danfo going to Egbeda.
Highlight at Egbeda Bus Stop, then walk towards the Akowonjo road axis or enter a short-distance bus heading towards Akowonjo or Shasha.
Drop at your final bus stop along Akowonjo Road, such as Miccom, Cele, or Akowonjo Roundabout.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with the bus conductor.
Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, and hold your bag tightly to your chest in crowded places like Ikotun.
Ask the conductor if the bus is going through Akowonjo road or stopping only at the expressway before you enter.
Look out for neat and well-maintained buses to avoid getting your clothes stained or torn by rusty metal seats.
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How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 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.
Areas Affected
Ejigbo-Ikotun Road
You should budget between ₦2,500 and ₦4,000 for a complete go-and-return journey using Danfo and Keke. This gives you extra balance to handle unexpected price increments by conductors during evening rush hours.
No, you will rarely find a direct public Danfo bus from Ejigbo straight to Akowonjo. You must break the journey down by stopping and changing buses at intermediate hubs like Ikotun or Egbeda.
The worst time is between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning, and between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening. During these times, the roads linking Ikotun, Egbeda, and Akowonjo are packed with office workers and traders, causing long delays.
Commercial motorcycles are banned on the major main highways and links in these areas. While you might see small local bikes inside the streets, they are not allowed to carry you for the long main-road journey from Ejigbo to Akowonjo due to safety and traffic laws.