Moving from Falomo in Ikoyi to Iyana Ipaja in Alimosho takes you from the Island to the deep Mainland. It is a long journey that crosses the lagoon via the Third Mainland Bridge and cuts through major traffic zones like Oshodi. Depending on the time of day, this trip can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to over 3.5 hours, requiring a mix of yellow buses (Danfos), BRT buses, or ride-hailing services.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave Falomo before 6:30 AM to beat the rush hour or wait until 10:00 AM when the initial road lock clears up. For evening trips heading towards Iyana Ipaja, leave before 3:30 PM or delay your movement until after 8:30 PM to avoid standing in heavy standstill traffic for hours.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
2 to 7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short walk from Falomo down to Obalende bus terminus, or board a short Keke/Danfo from the Falomo roundabout to Obalende.
At Obalende motor park, look for the big yellow Danfo buses going straight to Oshodi. Board the bus and wait for it to fill up.
Drop at Oshodi Oke bus stop. Walk across the pedestrian bridge to the local park area to find buses heading towards Abeokuta Expressway.
Board another Danfo from Oshodi heading straight to Iyana Ipaja. The bus will follow the highway past Cele, Airport Road, and Dopemu.
Always enter the bus with your change (change is locally called 'wazo' or 'less') to avoid fights with the conductor.
Keep your eyes open at Oshodi Oke when changing buses, as pickpockets love to use the rushing crowd to steal phones.
If the conductor says 'No change', find a fellow passenger to pair with before you reach your final drop-off spot.
Sit inside the bus rather than near the door to avoid bag-snatchers who grab things from passengers at slow traffic spots.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at night, especially around Oshodi Oke, Under-bridge at Iyana Ipaja, and inside crowded Danfos. Beware of pickpockets who mix with the crowd and 'one-chance' criminal buses that operate early in the morning or late at night. Hold your phone tight, keep your bag in front of you, and do not show expensive items.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Falomo to Iyana Ipaja. However, you can connect to the BRT system at Obalende or Oshodi. Also, the Lagos Red Line Rail is accessible at Agege or Mushin stations, which can help skip some Mainland road traffic if you connect through those areas.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,000 - ₦3,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 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
The fastest way is to take the BRT connection option through Obalende to Oshodi Interchange, then find an express bus. Regular Danfos get stuck trying to hustle for passengers at every bus stop, which adds hours to your travel time.
If you are using public buses, always keep at least ₦4,000 in cash with you. This covers your main fares and leaves you with emergency money in case prices hike suddenly due to unexpected traffic or rain.
No, Kekes are banned from operating on major highways like the Third Mainland Bridge and expressways. You can only use Kekes for very short inner routes, like moving from Falomo roundabout into Obalende park.
It is highly risky. Public buses become scarce, fares can double, and areas like Oshodi Oke and Iyana Ipaja Under-bridge become dark hotspots for boys looking to snatch bags or phones. If you must travel late, using a registered ride-hailing car is much safer.