This transport guide shows you the best ways to travel from Iganmu to Allen Avenue in Ikeja. Because fuel prices and transport fares have gone up across Lagos, this guide gives you the latest realistic price ranges and route options. Whether you want to use the yellow Danfo buses, connect with the Lagos Train, or take a private ride-hailing car, we have broken down every single step, bus stop, and landmark to make your journey smooth and stress-free.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid the worst traffic, try to move between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. If you must travel for morning work, leave Iganmu before 6:00 AM. For evening return trips from Allen, try to delay your movement until after 8:00 PM to let the heavy Ikeja gridlock melt away.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-14 to -9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short drop from your location in Iganmu to the main Costain Bus Stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Ojuelegba or directly to Maryland.
From Ojuelegba or Maryland, board another Danfo heading straight to Ikeja Inside or Allen Junction.
If the bus drops you at Allen Junction Under-bridge, take a short walk or enter a Keke Marwa going down Allen Avenue to your final destination.
Always carry smaller Naira notes like ₦200 and ₦500 to avoid 'change' issues with Danfo conductors.
Hold your phone tightly or keep it inside your zipped bag when waiting at Ojuelegba or Ikeja Under-bridge.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going 'straight' or if it will enter backstreets to avoid delays.
Check the body of the Danfo bus to ensure it has the correct yellow and black commercial paints for safety.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major connection points like Costain, Ojuelegba, and Ikeja Under-bridge. Keep your phones and wallets safely inside your bags. Watch out for pickpockets, especially during the rush hour hustle when people are rushing to board buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, high availability. You can board the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) from the National Theatre Station in Iganmu to connect to other parts of the network. For buses, standard BRT corridors run heavily along nearby Funsho Williams Avenue and Ikorodu Road, allowing you to bypass regular traffic.
Distance
21.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 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
Eko Bridge
If you are using yellow Danfo buses and Keke, you should budget between ₦1,800 and ₦2,600 in total. If you choose to take a private ride-hailing car, it will cost you between ₦6,500 and ₦9,500 depending on the traffic surge and time of day.
No, there is no single direct train or BRT bus that goes straight from Iganmu to Allen Avenue without stopping. You will need to take the Lagos Rail Blue Line or a bus from Iganmu, stop at a major connection zone like Ojuelegba or Maryland, and then take a final short bus or Keke into Allen Avenue.
You need to be very careful at Ojuelegba bus stop, Costain under-bridge, and the Ikeja Under-bridge area near Allen Junction. These spots are always crowded, and pickpockets love to steal phones and wallets when commuters are struggling to enter buses.
When heavy rain falls in Lagos, transport fares can double instantly. Danfo drivers hike their prices because of flash floods at Costain and Ikorodu Road, and ride-hailing apps will show a high price surge. It is always best to wait out the rain inside a safe building if you can.