This is a detailed guide for commuters traveling from Ikate in Lekki down to Okokomaiko along the Badagry Expressway. This trip takes you from the Island all the way to the outskirts of the Mainland. Because of current fuel price hikes and high inflation, transport costs have gone up across Lagos. This guide breaks down the best routes, realistic fare ranges, major bus stops, and important tips to make your journey smooth and safe.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
4 to 9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+45 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at the Ikate Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a commercial Danfo bus going to CMS or Obalende.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge, and look for the yellow Danfo buses loading passengers directly heading to Mile 2.
From Mile 2 Bus Stop, look for the big Danfo buses or Coaster buses that are calling out Okokomaiko or Badagry.
Stay on the bus as it drives past Festac, Trade Fair, and Iyana Iba, then tell the conductor you will drop at Okokomaiko final bus stop.
Always enter with your change ('smalls') to avoid fights between the conductor and other passengers.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your front pockets or deep inside a zipped bag while waiting at CMS and Mile 2.
Listen carefully to the conductor so you do not accidentally enter a 'One-Chance' criminal vehicle; ensure the bus has actual passengers before entering.
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To escape the worst traffic gridlock, it is best to depart Ikate early in the morning between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM before the office rush begins. Alternatively, travel during the off-peak afternoon period between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid starting this long journey between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM unless you want to spend hours stuck on Eko Bridge and Mile 2.
Safety Rating
Medium - You must be very alert, especially at major exchange points like CMS, Mile 2, and Volks bus stop. Pickpockets operate heavily in crowded Danfo parks. Avoid showing your phone or carrying expensive items openly. If you are traveling late, hold your bag tightly and stay in brightly lit areas where many people are standing.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, there is partial availability. While there is no direct BRT or rail from Ikate itself, you can easily access the Lagos Blue Line Rail or the standard Blue BRT buses once you get to CMS or Mile 2. Taking the Blue Line Rail from Marina/CMS to Mile 2 is highly recommended because it cuts your travel time drastically and helps you skip the heavy road traffic.
Distance
42.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦3,100 - ₦4,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+45 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
If you are using public Danfo buses, you should budget between ₦3,100 and ₦4,500 for a one-way trip, depending on the time of day and whether it is raining. If you use the train and BRT mix, it costs slightly less, around ₦2,600 to ₦3,800.
No, the Blue Line train currently runs from Marina/CMS and stops at Mile 2. From Mile 2, you will need to come down and board either a standard BRT bus or a regular Danfo bus to complete your journey to Okokomaiko.
The absolute best time to leave is very early in the morning by 6:00 AM, or in the afternoon between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid traveling during the evening rush hour from 4:30 PM because traffic can freeze completely around CMS and Mile 2.
No, it is very rare to find a direct yellow Danfo bus going all the way from Ikate to Okokomaiko. You must stop at intermediate exchange points like CMS or Mile 2 to change buses.