Moving from Ijegun to Pako (around Isolo/Cele area) takes you through the heart of mainland traffic. Because of recent fuel price increases, transport fares change quickly based on the time of day, rain, or if there are few buses on the road. This guide breaks down the cheapest and fastest ways to make the journey using local buses and kekes.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, try to leave Ijegun before 6:00 AM or wait until after 9:30 AM when the road is clearer. For evening travel, try to move before 4:00 PM or after 8:30 PM to avoid the closing-hour traffic gridlock.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
13 to 18 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.2x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+7 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Board a direct Keke or small bus from Ijegun Last Bus Stop going to Ikotun Roundabout.
Drop at Ikotun, walk past the main market area to the garage and enter a Danfo bus heading towards Cele Bus Stop.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Jakande Gate or Isolo Road junction, then board a short-distance Danfo or Keke going straight to Pako Bus Stop.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors who do not have money to balance you.
Hold your phone and wallet tightly inside your bag when changing buses at Ikotun, as crowds make it easy for pickpockets.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at major junctions like Ikotun and Cele Bus Stop. Watch your pockets and bags closely, especially when rushing to enter a bus. Avoid traveling late at night as streetlights do not always work, and one-chance buses or pickpockets operate in dark areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct Lagos BRT lane or functional train service running inside this specific Ijegun-to-Pako route. You will rely entirely on regular commercial buses (Danfos), tricycles (Kekes), and mini-buses (Korope).
Distance
12.0 km
Duration
1h 5m
Total Cost
₦1,000 - ₦1,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+7 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Ijegun-Ikotun Road
Because of recent fuel price increases, the total cost by public transport ranges from ₦1,000 to ₦1,800 depending on the exact route you take and the time of day.
Taking a route that connects through inner links towards Cele Bus Stop or using Kekes that can easily maneuver through tight spaces is usually faster than sitting in a big Danfo bus at Ikotun Roundabout.
No, direct buses from Ijegun to Pako are very rare. You will almost always need to stop and change buses either at Ikotun, Jakande Gate, or Cele Bus Stop.
It is risky. Major points like Ikotun and Cele become very rowdy and dark at night, making it easier for criminals to operate. If you must travel late, avoid using lonely corners, do not display your phone, and enter only buses filled with genuine passengers.