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Traveling from Ikoyi on Lagos Island to Isawo in the Ikorodu axis of Lagos Mainland is a significant intrastate journey. This guide provides practical public transport options, covering Danfo and BRT services, with key bus stops, safety advice, and cost estimates to help you navigate this route efficiently.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
1h 40m
Total Cost
₦900 - ₦1,400
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From your location in Ikoyi, take a Keke Napep or Danfo to Obalende or Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)/CMS.
At TBS/CMS, board a BRT bus heading towards Ikorodu. Ensure it's going to 'Ikorodu Garage' or 'Iyana Ipaja via Ikorodu' (confirm with the conductor). This is the longest and most comfortable leg.
Alight at Ikorodu Garage. From there, find a Danfo or Keke Napep going directly to Isawo.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From your location in Ikoyi, take a Keke Napep or Danfo to Obalende or Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)/CMS.
At TBS/CMS, board a BRT bus heading towards Ikorodu. Ensure it's going to 'Ikorodu Garage' or 'Iyana Ipaja via Ikorodu' (confirm with the conductor). This is the longest and most comfortable leg.
Alight at Ikorodu Garage. From there, find a Danfo or Keke Napep going directly to Isawo.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ikoyi → Isawo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦8,400
Available Riders Nearby
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Mid-mornings (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM) or early afternoons (2:00 PM - 3:30 PM) are best to avoid the worst of the traffic. Weekend travel is generally smoother than weekdays.
Safety Rating
Medium. Lagos public transport is generally safe, but 'one-chance' vehicles (unmarked public transport where passengers are robbed) are a risk, especially late at night or in less crowded areas. Pickpocketing can occur in crowded bus stops. Always use well-marked buses and avoid isolated stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant portion of this route, offering a faster and more structured option from Lagos Island (TBS/CMS) to Ikorodu Garage. There is no rail option for this specific intrastate journey.
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ikoyi → Isawo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦8,400
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
16 to 21 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.16x)
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
Awolowo Road