This transport guide gives you the best, cheapest, and fastest ways to travel from Ijora to Isolo. Due to high fuel prices and heavy traffic on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, this guide uses realistic, updated price ranges and broken-down routes to help you move safely and save money.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the logjam at Mile 2. For afternoon or off-peak trips, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. In the evening, try to leave before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.16x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to Ijora Under-bridge or 7-Up Bus Stop and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side facing the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway, and enter a bus going toward Oshodi.
Drop at Cele Bus Stop or Itire Junction, then take a short Keke or a small minibus (Kolekole) straight into Isolo.
Always enter with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Hold your bag tightly in front of your chest while crossing the Mile 2 bridge.
Ask the conductor if the bus is stopping at Cele before you enter.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at major junctions like Mile 2 and Cele Bus Stop, especially in the early mornings and late evenings. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bag and stay alert.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line connecting Ijora to Isolo. However, you can use the blue line rail or standard BRT buses from nearby areas like Orile or Mile 2 to shorten your road journey.
Distance
14.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 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
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Because of recent fuel price increases, going by public Danfo will cost you between ₦1,300 and ₦2,200 in total, depending on the specific route you take and the time of day.
No, you will rarely find a direct yellow Danfo bus from Ijora straight to Isolo. You must stop at a major connection point like Mile 2, Cele Bus Stop, or Ilasamaja before entering another vehicle to your final destination.
The safest time to travel is during daylight hours, specifically between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Avoid moving very late at night because transport options reduce and security risks increase at major bus stops.
Fares usually go up if it starts raining or if a sudden gridlock happens. It is always wise to carry an extra ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 above the normal estimated fare just to be completely safe.