Moving from Ikotun to Okokomaiko takes you through major connecting points in Alimosho and Ojo local government areas. Because there is no single direct bus, you must connect through intermediate hubs like Igando, Iyana-Iba, or Mile 2. This guide provides the most reliable routes, practical costs adjusting for recent fuel price increases, and tips to stay safe and avoid heavy gridlock.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Ikotun between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. For afternoon travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is usually free. Evening rush hour starts from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, where traffic builds up heavily around Iyana-Iba.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
24 to 29 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to the main Ikotun Motor Park near the roundabout and board a commercial Danfo bus heading to Igando.
Drop at Igando Bus Stop. From here, locate the buses or Kekes loading passengers straight to Iyana-Iba.
Arrive at Iyana-Iba under-bridge. Cross over the pedestrian bridge safely to the other side of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
Board a final short-trip Danfo bus or Keke heading down the straight expressway to Okokomaiko.
Always carry smaller cash denominations (Change) to avoid arguments with conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in front of you when crossing the Iyana-Iba pedestrian bridge.
Avoid listening to music with loud earphones so you can stay fully aware of your surroundings.
If a bus looks suspicious or the passengers look unusually quiet, wait for the next one.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert. Be careful at Iyana-Iba and Okokomaiko bus stops, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (One-chance operators and street boys locally called Agberos). Always board commercial vehicles inside the main parks rather than standing by the roadside.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or functional passenger rail line connecting Ikotun straight to Okokomaiko. However, the Lagos Blue Line Rail terminates at Mile 2, which you can use as an alternative connection point from other parts of Lagos, but it is out of the direct way for this specific route. Standard commercial Danfo buses and Kekes remain the primary options.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route 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
Ikotun-Egbe Road
No, there are no standard direct commercial buses that run from Ikotun straight to Okokomaiko. You must stop over and change buses at least once or twice, with Igando and Iyana-Iba being the most common connection points.
Fares depend heavily on the current price of fuel, the time of day, and the weather. During peak rush hours or when it rains, drivers raise prices because they spend more time stuck in traffic.
It is not recommended to travel this route past 9:00 PM. Locations like Iyana-Iba, Volks, and Okokomaiko can become lonely and poorly lit, making them prime spots for street criminals and pickpockets.
If the traffic is completely locked and you are in a rush, you can safely drop from the bus and take a registered commercial motorcycle (Okada) to bypass the gridlock, but make sure to negotiate the price before climbing.