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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.
Distance
17.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
β¦1,200 - β¦1,800
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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.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
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.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ijora β Ojota corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,700
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Status
Verified Route
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.
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.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ijora β Ojota corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,700
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
10 to 15 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.21x)
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Eko Bridge
Ojota β Ijora
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