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Moving from Ikate (Lekki) to Jibowu takes you from the Island to a major mainland transport hub. The trip goes through the Lekki-Epe Expressway, connects via the Third Mainland Bridge, and ends in the Yaba-Jibowu area. Because of heavy traffic on the bridge and around Yaba, your travel time can change a lot depending on the time of day.
Distance
21.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,500 - β¦2,200
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Stand at the Ikate Bus Stop along the expressway and board a direct Danfo bus heading to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende Bus Terminus, walk towards the park area where buses load for the Mainland, and enter a Danfo going straight to Yaba or Jibowu.
If the bus drops you at Yaba Bus Stop, take a short walk or enter a quick shuttle bus/Keke heading down to Jibowu.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Stand at the Ikate Bus Stop along the expressway and board a direct Danfo bus heading to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende Bus Terminus, walk towards the park area where buses load for the Mainland, and enter a Danfo going straight to Yaba or Jibowu.
If the bus drops you at Yaba Bus Stop, take a short walk or enter a quick shuttle bus/Keke heading down to Jibowu.
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30-60 Min
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β¦5,300
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Status
Verified Route
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Ikate before 6:30 AM. If you are traveling during the day, the best off-peak window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the Third Mainland Bridge is usually free. For evening travel, try to wait until after 8:00 PM unless you want to sit in the serious mainland-bound gridlock.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is always busy. However, you must be very careful at night, especially around Jibowu Under-bridge and Yaba. Watch out for pickpockets who mix with the crowd to steal phones and wallets. Keep your bags closed tightly and avoid holding your phone loosely in traffic.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or rail line running straight from Ikate to Jibowu. However, you can access the standard BRT buses once you get to Obalende, or you can use the Lagos Red Line Rail if you walk down to the nearby Yaba Train Station from Jibowu.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ikate β Jibowu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,300
Available Riders Nearby
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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
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Jibowu β Ikate
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