Moving from Ikoyi to Ejigbo means crossing from the Lagos Island side over to the Mainland side. Because the distance is quite long and you have to pass through major commercial and transit hubs, you must prepare for heavy traffic and changing bus fares. This guide gives you the exact bus stops, current inflated prices, and secrets to surviving the long commute.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Ikoyi before 6:30 AM if you are traveling in the morning. If you are traveling in the evening from Ikoyi, try to move before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the Third Mainland Bridge and Oshodi gridlocks begin to clear up.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-13 to -8 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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Take a short keke or walk from your exact location in Ikoyi to the Obalende Bus Terminal.
Board a large commercial bus or a Danfo going directly to Oshodi. This bus will take you across the Third Mainland Bridge.
From Oshodi, walk down to the park where buses go towards Isolo and Ejigbo. Board a Danfo going to Ejigbo / Jakande Gate.
Drop at Jakande Gate or your exact bus stop inside Ejigbo, and take a local Keke to your final street address if it is far from the main road.
Always enter the Oshodi terminal directly instead of boarding random roadside buses to avoid 'one-chance' criminals.
Make sure you have small change (₦100, ₦200, ₦500 notes) with you before boarding to avoid fighting with conductors over change.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your inner pockets or front bag when walking through Oshodi.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going to 'Ejigbo' or just stopping at 'Isolo' before you enter.
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Safety Rating
Medium - While generally safe during the day, you must stay highly alert at major transit hubs like Obalende and Oshodi Under-bridge. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded spots. Avoid showing your phone or carrying cash in your hands. If you are traveling late in the evening, avoid walking alone in dark corners around Ejigbo or Oshodi, and always hold your bag tightly.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train system that runs straight from Ikoyi to Ejigbo. However, you can use the standard terminal buses at Obalende or use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2 if you choose to connect through the coastal route, though connecting to Ejigbo from Mile 2 takes longer. The most direct public method remains using the connection of Danfo buses through Oshodi or Cele.
Distance
30.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
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
+12 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.
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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
Third Mainland Bridge
If you are using public Danfo buses, you should budget between ₦1,800 and ₦2,900 for a one-way trip depending on the exact route you take. If you are using ride-hailing apps like Bolt or Uber, the fare ranges between ₦7,500 and ₦12,500, and it can go even higher during heavy rain or severe evening rush hour.
The fastest alternative during the evening peak period is to pass through Cele Bus Stop instead of going all the way to Oshodi. Alternatively, you can use the Airport Road through '7&8' bus stop to enter Ejigbo from the back, avoiding the heavily congested Jakande Gate bottleneck.
No, there are no direct public Danfo buses from Ikoyi straight to Ejigbo. You must stop at Obalende first, then take another bus to a major junction like Oshodi or Cele Bus Stop, before boarding the final bus or Keke that enters Ejigbo.
It is moderately safe, but you must be very cautious. Do not stay out past 9:00 PM if you are using public transport. Places like Oshodi Under-bridge and parts of Ejigbo can get sketchy late at night with area boys and pickpockets lurking around dark bus stops.