Moving from Epe to Ago Palace Way in Okota takes you across almost the entire length of Lagos, moving from the far eastern outskirts down to the mainland. This is a very long trip that requires changing buses multiple times. Because of current fuel price hikes, the journey is quite expensive and demands careful planning to avoid getting stuck in heavy traffic.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Leave Epe as early as 5:00 AM to beat the massive traffic buildup along the Lekki-Epe axis. For afternoon travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the morning rush has cleared and the evening rush has not started.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
4 to 9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+45 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Head to Epe Central Garage or T-Junction and board a direct Danfo bus going to Ajah.
Drop at Ajah bus stop, walk towards the flyover, and enter a large bus or Danfo going straight to Oshodi.
At Oshodi Interchange, cross over to the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway side and board a Danfo heading towards Mile 2 or Cele Bus Stop.
Drop at Cele Bus Stop, cross the express bridge to the Ago Palace Way entrance, and take a final short Danfo or Keke Marwa (tricycle) into Ago Palace Way.
Always enter buses with 'change' (small denominations) to avoid fights with conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in Oshodi and Cele Bus Stop, especially during rush hours.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing 'Cele' before you jump in.
Expect fares to go up by ₦300 to ₦500 if it starts raining while you are on the road.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major transit hubs like Ajah and Oshodi, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (locally called 'one-chance' or 'area boys') inside crowded garages.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train network connecting Epe to Ago Palace. However, you can access standard blue BRT buses when you get to major mainland hubs like Oshodi or cost-effective large red buses at Ajah.
Distance
68.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦3,800 - ₦5,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+45 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Because of fuel price inflation, you should hold at least ₦6,000 for a one-way trip using public transport. This leaves you with extra cash in case a specific leg of the journey increases in price due to sudden traffic or rain.
No, there are no direct commercial Danfo buses from Epe to Ago Palace. You must break the journey down into at least 3 parts, usually changing buses at Ajah and Oshodi or CMS before getting to Cele Bus Stop.
Avoid traveling between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM from Epe, as you will get stuck in the heavy Lekki-Ajah work traffic. Also, avoid returning from the mainland towards Epe between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM because of the closing-hour rush.
Not directly. While Lagos has a ferry service from Badore (near Ajah) to Five Cowries on the Island, it doesn't easily connect Epe to the mainland location of Ago Palace without causing you extra stress and spending more on connecting Kekes.