You can get to Central Business District from Gwagwalada by using a bus or an 'Along' taxi. The journey is usually straightforward. You can board a car heading towards UniAbuja Gate and tell the driver you will drop at your destination. For more help, you can also check our guides for from Apo to Maitama and from Karu to Jabi.
Distance
45.0 km
Current Status
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Est. Delay
+27 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
Go to the main bus stop in Gwagwalada, like Gwagwalada Park. Look for a bus or taxi going to Central Business District.
The driver will follow the Lokoja-Abuja Expressway. Tell the conductor you are going towards Central Business District.
If the car is not direct, you can drop at a place like Berger or Area 1 before taking another small taxi.
Once you reach Central Business District, you can drop near National Mosque.
Morning hours (7 AM - 9 AM) have more traffic towards the center.
Ask the driver for the price before you enter.
It is easier to find a vehicle at Gwagwalada Park.
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Lokoja-Abuja Expressway
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1,500
Status
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The cheapest way is to take a green bus from Gwagwalada Park. The fare is around ₦800 - ₦1,500.
If there is no heavy traffic, it takes about 113 minutes.
Keke is not allowed on the big expressways. You can use it only for short trips within the district.