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Moving from the quiet, high-brow area of Ikoyi to the highly populated, busy hub of Ikotun means crossing from Lagos Island to the deep Mainland. This journey can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to over 3.5 hours depending entirely on the heavy Lagos traffic. Because of current high fuel prices, transport costs have gone up significantly, so you need to prepare well before stepping out.
Distance
35.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+210 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short Keke or walk from your specific location in Ikoyi to the main Obalende Park.
Board a large commercial bus (Danfo) or a regulated yellow coaster bus heading directly to Oshodi. This bus will take the Third Mainland Bridge.
From Oshodi, walk down to the Isolo/Ikotun park and enter a direct Danfo going straight to Ikotun.
Drop at the final destination, Ikotun Roundabout, or alight at earlier stops like Synagogue or College Bus Stop if your destination is closer.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Hold your phone tightly when the bus slows down around Oshodi or Cele Bus Stop.
Ask the conductor where the bus is stopping before you enter, as some do not reach the final roundabout.
If you have heavy luggage, the conductor might charge you extra for an additional seat space.
It is best to hold at least ₦4,000 to ₦5,000 in cash to cover the transport fares, potential sudden price increases, and any extra costs like luggage charges or emergency snacks.
No, there are no direct commercial Danfo buses from Ikoyi to Ikotun. You must stop at a major transit hub on the mainland, such as Oshodi or Cele Bus Stop, and then take a second bus to Ikotun.
The safest time is during broad daylight, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Avoid traveling early in the morning before 5:30 AM or late at night after 8:00 PM when the bus stops become dangerous.
If Oshodi is completely blocked, you can take a commercial motorcycle (Okada) inside the local streets to move past the bottleneck, or walk to a safer spot to find alternative Keke/bus options going towards Isolo or Ejigbo.
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Verified Route
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Ikoyi before 6:00 AM for morning trips. For afternoon or evening trips, try to move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid travelling between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM unless you are ready to sit in long traffic jams.
Safety Rating
Medium - You must remain highly alert, especially at major mainland bus stops like Obalende and Oshodi. Keep your phones and wallets deep inside your bags, avoid counting cash in public, and do not board unbranded buses (One-Chance) at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train service from Ikoyi to Ikotun. However, you can use the standard BRT buses from Obalende to Oshodi, or take the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2 if you choose an alternative route, then connect to Ikotun via standard commercial buses.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+210 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
Third Mainland Bridge