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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.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,000 - β¦3,200
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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.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
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.
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Status
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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.
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.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Falomo β Iyana Ipaja corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦7,300
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-2 to 3 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
Iyana Ipaja β Falomo
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