This guide helps you move easily from Ijora to Ojota. The journey takes you from the Lagos Mainland industrial hub of Ijora straight down the busy Ikorodu Road corridor to the major transport hub at Ojota. It covers standard commercial buses (Danfo), express options, and private ride-hailing services, giving you exact steps, bus stops, landmarks, and current high-inflation prices.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy work traffic heading towards Ojota and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. For afternoon or off-peak travel, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM is best. In the evening, try to leave before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
11 to 16 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.15x)
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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Walk or take a short Keke from your specific location in Ijora to the main Ijora 7-Up Bus Stop or Costain Bus Stop.
Look for conductors shouting 'Ojota Straight' or enter a Danfo going to Maryland/Ojota. Board the bus and ensure you have your change (loose money) ready.
Stay on the bus as it drives past National Stadium, Surulere, Fadeyi, Onipanu, and Maryland along Ikorodu Road.
Tell the conductor 'Owa' or 'Drop' when the bus reaches Ojota Bus Stop. Alight safely at the main Ojota park or Under-Bridge.
Always enter a bus with passengers already inside to avoid entering an empty 'one-chance' vehicle.
Hold your transport fare in your hand before boarding so you do not open your bag or wallet inside the bus.
Listen to the conductor carefully so you do not miss your drop-off point if the bus decides to take the express lane.
Keep your phone inside your deep pocket or bag; do not look at your screen when sitting near the window at traffic hotspots.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful with your phones and bags at major bus stops like Costain, Fadeyi, and Ojota Under-Bridge, especially early in the morning and late at night. Hold your belongings tight and avoid counting cash in public to prevent 'one-chance' criminals or pickpockets.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes. While there is no direct BRT or train starting inside Ijora itself, the main Ikorodu Road corridor (from Fadeyi all the way to Ojota) has a dedicated BRT lane with regular large buses. The Lagos Blue Line Rail is nearby at National Theatre, but it goes towards Lagos Island, not Ojota.
Distance
17.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
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
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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
Because of fuel price hikes and high inflation, a standard Danfo bus trip will cost you between ₦1,200 and ₦1,800. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦5,500 and ₦9,000 depending on the time of day and traffic.
No, there is no BRT station inside Ijora. You have to take a local Danfo or Keke to Fadeyi or Jibowu first, then you can enter the official BRT bus that goes straight to Ojota using the dedicated lane.
If there is no traffic, the journey takes about 30 to 45 minutes. However, during morning or evening peak hours, traffic can stretch your travel time to 1.5 or 2 hours.
Stay calm and keep your valuables safe inside your bag. If you are in a rush and the traffic is completely locked, many commuters alight at Maryland and take a registered commercial motorcycle (Okada) or walk to the nearest BRT station to bypass the gridlock.