A comprehensive guide for commuting from the industrial hub of Ijora to the cultural and administrative area of Onikan on Lagos Island. This guide covers commercial yellow buses (Danfos), alternative connecting routes using Kekes, and private ride-hailing options, factoring in recent fuel price hikes and daily traffic patterns.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, depart Ijora before 6:30 AM. For the afternoon or off-peak periods, travelling between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM offers the smoothest ride.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-7 to -2 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short trek to Ijora Olopa or the main Ijora Bus Stop to locate the yellow commercial buses heading towards Lagos Island.
Board a Danfo bus heading directly to CMS or Obalende. Ensure you confirm from the conductor that the bus is passing through Eko Bridge.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop under the bridge or follow the bus to Obalende if it is heading that way.
From CMS, board a short-distance connecting Danfo or a Keke heading to Onikan, dropping near the City Mall or Muson Centre.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (smaller denominations like ₦200 or ₦500) to avoid arguments with the conductor.
Keep your eyes on your belongings while waiting at CMS, as pickpockets operate quickly in crowded spaces.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must remain highly alert at major connection points. Ijora Under-Bridge and CMS are known for pickpockets and area boys, especially early in the morning and late at night. Keep your phones and wallets secure inside your bags.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Ijora inside to Onikan. However, the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) is accessible nearby at National Theatre Station or Marina Station if you wish to bypass bridge traffic.
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦900 - ₦1,400
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 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
Ijora Causeway
Due to inflation and current fuel costs, using public transport (Danfo and Keke combinations) will cost between ₦900 and ₦1,600 in total. If you choose ride-hailing services, expect to pay between ₦4,500 and ₦7,000 depending on the time of day.
No, it is very rare to find a direct yellow bus loading from inside Ijora straight to Onikan. You will almost always need to board a bus going to CMS or Obalende first, and then take a brief connection or walk into Onikan.
The main bottlenecks are traffic gridlocks caused by heavy-duty container trucks around the Ijora axis and sudden breakdowns on the steep climbs of Eko Bridge.
It is relatively safe during broad daylight as many workers and commuters walk that route daily. However, avoid walking this stretch alone once it gets dark after 6:30 PM, as street illumination can be poor.