Moving from Ikorodu to Ejigbo takes you across Lagos from the far East outskirts to the Mainland hub. It is a very long journey that requires changing buses multiple times because there is no single direct commercial bus. Due to high fuel prices and massive traffic jams, you need to budget well and plan your time carefully so you do not get stuck on the road.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush hour, leave Ikorodu between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM. If you miss that window, wait until 10:00 AM when the traffic reduces. For evening travel, try to avoid Oshodi between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
10 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.14x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to the main Ikorodu Bus Terminal or Garage and board a regulated blue BRT bus or a direct commercial Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Stay on the bus through Ikorodu Road, bypass Ketu and Fadeyi, and alight at the final stop which is Oshodi Interchange.
Walk over the pedestrian bridge to the local bus park and board a yellow Danfo bus heading towards Cele Express or directly to Iyana-Ejigbo.
Drop at Iyana-Ejigbo bus stop. From here, take a short Keke (marwa) or another small bus into your specific final street or address within Ejigbo.
Buy a Cowry Card and load it with money beforehand if you plan to use the BRT bus from Ikorodu to save time.
Hold small change (Naira notes) in your hand to pay the Danfo conductors so you do not have 'change issues' that cause delays.
Keep your bags closely zipped and hold your phones tight when walking through the crowded walkways at Oshodi.
Ask the conductor clearly 'Are you going to Iyana-Ejigbo?' before you lift your leg to enter the bus.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at Oshodi Interchange and Iyana-Ipaja/Cele axis, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (one-chance operators) who hang around busy garage areas. Always enter buses inside the main park, not on the highway.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. You can use the high-capacity blue or red BRT buses from Ikorodu garage straight to Oshodi. This is much faster because they use a special dedicated lane. However, from Oshodi to Ejigbo, there is no BRT or train line; you must use standard Danfo buses or Keke.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Ikorodu Road
No, there are no direct commercial buses from Ikorodu to Ejigbo. You must stop at a middle hub like Oshodi, Ojota, or Cele Express, and then board another bus or Keke to take you into Ejigbo.
Due to current fuel price inflation, you should hold at least ₦3,000 to ₦3,500 for a one-way public transport trip to cover any sudden price increases by the conductors, especially during peak rush hours or when it rains.
You can use the Red Line train from Agbado/Oshodi side, but it does not reach Ikorodu or go deep into Ejigbo. Therefore, using the BRT bus from Ikorodu to Oshodi remains the most reliable mass transit option for this specific movement.
The worst time to leave is between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM. During this time, workers and school children lock down the road at Ogolonto and Ketu, which can make you spend up to 3 to 4 hours just trying to reach the Mainland.