Moving from Ijegun (Mainland) to Abijo (Island/Lekki axis) is a long-distance cross-city trip. Due to current high fuel prices and inflation, transportation fares have increased significantly. Commuters will need to connect through major hubs like Oshodi, Obalende, or CMS before heading down to Ajah and finally entering Abijo.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the extreme Lagos traffic, it is best to leave Ijegun as early as 5:00 AM - 5:30 AM. For off-peak travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-6 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
+18 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short Keke or Marwa from your location inside Ijegun to Ikotun Bus Stop or Cele Bus Stop.
Board a direct Danfo heading to Oshodi from Cele or Ikotun. Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge.
From Oshodi, locate the loading park for Obalende or CMS. Board a large bus or Danfo to Obalende.
At Obalende, enter a direct coastal Danfo or Coaster bus heading straight to Ajah.
From Ajah, take a final short Danfo or Korope (shuttle bus) heading towards Epe, and drop at Abijo Bus Stop.
Always hold 'change' (smaller denominations like ₦200 and ₦500) to avoid fights with Danfo conductors.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is dropping at Abijo before you enter, so they don't drop you prematurely at Sangotedo.
Keep your luggage light because changing buses five times can be very exhausting.
Download a transport or map app on your phone to track your movement along the Lekki-Epe stretch if you are unfamiliar with the stops.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major interchanges like Oshodi and Ajah, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (One-chance operators are active along the Lekki-Epe expressway, so avoid unmarked private vehicles offering cheap lifts).
BRT / Rail / Water
No direct rail connects this long route yet, but you can use the regulated BRT buses from Oshodi to Obalende/CMS, or use Cowry Card buses along the Lekki-Epe corridor to save cash.
Distance
68.0 km
Duration
3h 0m
Total Cost
₦3,200 - ₦4,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+18 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
Ijegun Road
Due to current fuel inflation, if you are using public commercial buses (Danfo), budget between ₦3,200 and ₦4,700 for a one-way trip. If you are ordering a ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦18,000 and ₦26,000 depending on the time of day and traffic surge.
No, there is no direct commercial bus from Ijegun to Abijo. You must stop and break the journey at major transit points such as Cele/Oshodi, CMS/Obalende, and Ajah before you can reach Abijo.
The fastest alternative is to pass through Cele Bus Stop, connect straight to CMS via Eko Bridge, and then take the Lekki-Epe Expressway. This skips the heavily congested Oshodi Interchange entirely.
Ajah under-bridge can be unsafe late at night. Do not hang around dark corners. Move to well-lit areas near petrol stations or shopping complexes, and look for corporate shuttle buses or 'Korope' that are still loading passengers towards Abijo/Epe. Avoid entering regular unbranded private cars (One-chance).