This is a full, step-by-step transport guide for moving from Epe town on the far east side of Lagos down to Alaba International Market on the west side. Because this journey crosses almost the entire length of Lagos State, you will need to take multiple public buses (Danfo) or use an express connection to save time and dodge heavy road traffic.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The absolute best time to leave Epe is very early in the morning between 4:30 AM and 5:30 AM so you can cross the Lekki-Ajah axis before the heavy morning rush-hour traffic builds up. If you miss this early window, wait until 10:00 AM when the morning gridlock has reduced.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
14 to 19 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.24x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+24 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to the main Epe Garage or T-Junction and board a direct commercial bus (Danfo or Coastal bus) heading to Ajah.
Drop at Ajah under-bridge. From the active Ajah motor park, look for a big yellow bus or a smaller bus going straight to Oshodi or CMS.
From Oshodi or CMS, locate the park for buses heading towards Mile 2. Board a Danfo and follow the Apapa-Oshodi highway down to the last stop.
At Mile 2, enter another Danfo going towards Okokomaiko or Badagry, and tell the conductor you will drop at Alaba International Bus Stop or Volks.
Always carry enough loose change (small naira notes called 'change') so you do not have any messy arguments with the bus conductor.
Keep your eyes wide open when switching buses at Mile 2, as that area is notorious for slick pickpockets.
Dress casually and comfortably because you will be jumping in and out of multiple local commercial vehicles.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing the exact gate or section of Alaba Market you want to visit before you put your leg inside.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful with your bags and phones at major bus stops like Mile 2, Oshodi, and Maza Maza. Avoid late-night movement because area boys and pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded spots. Hold your money tightly and do not display your smartphone in traffic.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, but only for the final part of your journey. There are no BRT lanes or train tracks from Epe to the main city center. However, once you reach Mile 2, you can enter the blue standard BRT buses or use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 down to stops near the Badagry Expressway axis.
Distance
105.0 km
Duration
4h 0m
Total Cost
₦4,300 - ₦6,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+24 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
Epe-Ajah Expressway
If you leave very early in the morning and traffic is clear, it can take about 3 to 3.5 hours. However, if you get caught up in afternoon gridlock or severe rainy season floods, the journey can easily stretch to 4 or 5 hours.
Yes, you can request a Bolt or Uber ride from Epe, but it is very expensive due to current high fuel prices. The ride will cost you anywhere between ₦25,000 and ₦40,000 depending on the time of day and surge pricing, and many drivers might reject the ride because of the extreme distance.
It is not safe to carry huge bundles of physical cash because of pickpockets and highway boys. It is much better to do bank transfers or use mobile POS operators inside the secure shops when you want to buy your goods at Alaba.
No, there is no single BRT bus that goes all the way from Epe to Alaba. You can only access the government BRT buses when you reach major hubs inside the city like CMS or Mile 2.