This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the commute from Falomo in Ikoyi to Alaba International Market. Moving from the quiet corporate hub of Lagos Island across to the heavy commercial zones of mainland West Lagos requires balancing different public and private transit systems while dodging major bottleneck choke points.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To escape the worst gridlock, try to depart Falomo early between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, or wait until the mid-day window between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Evening travel after 4:30 PM will drag you into deep home-bound traffic.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-4 to 1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+14 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or enter a short Keke from under the Falomo Bridge down to Obalende park.
Board a large yellow Danfo bus or standard Coaster bus going straight to Mile 2. This route will take you through Eko Bridge and down the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway corridor.
Drop at Mile 2 Under-bridge and cross over safely to the park facing the Badagry Expressway axis. Board another Danfo heading towards Okokomaiko or Badagry, and tell the conductor you will drop at Alaba Bus Stop.
From Alaba bus stop on the expressway, enter a local Keke or take a short walk directly down the market road to enter the main Alaba International Market sections.
Always hold small change (change denominational notes) to pay the conductor so you do not get tied up in a 'no change' argument.
Keep your bag zipped and hold it tightly across your chest when walking through the heavy crowd at Mile 2.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing through the express or using the inner local road before you enter.
Secure your phone inside your deep pocket or bag when the bus is passing through slow traffic around Maza Maza.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert, especially around heavy crowd centers like Mile 2, Maza Maza, and Alaba Under-bridge. Watch your pockets, keep your phone away when inside slow-moving traffic, and completely avoid late-night movements along the Badagry Expressway axis.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, blue-line rail is available from Marina to Mile 2, which helps bypass a huge part of the mainland traffic. Standard BRT corridor operations also run parts of the Mile 2 to Badagry Expressway lane, though construction disruptions still happen.
Distance
36.5 km
Duration
2h 20m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
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.
Areas Affected
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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
Alfred Rewane Road
If you are using the standard public transport buses, prepare to spend between ₦2,300 and ₦3,800 for a one-way trip depending on the time of day and rain. Private ride-hailing will cost anywhere between ₦11,000 and ₦17,000.
Yes! The Blue Line Rail moves commuters smoothly from Marina down to Mile 2. Taking this option cuts out a massive chunk of mainland traffic and saves you a lot of travel stress.
The safest window is during broad daylight, specifically between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Avoid moving through these areas before 5:30 AM or after 8:00 PM when pickpockets and street boys operate more freely.
If you are already on the road, prepare for fare hikes from the bus drivers. If you have not left Falomo, it is highly recommended to use the rail option from Marina to Mile 2 to completely avoid getting stuck in the flash floods that take over the expressway lanes.