Moving from Ipaja to Kirikiri takes you from the Alimosho area down to the industrial and port-linked region of Kirikiri. This trip can be stressful because you will cross major traffic zones like Oshodi and Mile 2. Using public transport requires switching buses at major terminals, but it is very doable if you know the right bus stops and landmarks to look out for.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, try to leave Ipaja between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. If you miss that window, wait until the off-peak period from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM when the roads are much clearer.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
3 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.08x)
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 small bus or Keke from your house in Ipaja to Iyana Ipaja bus stop.
Board a big yellow Danfo bus going straight to Oshodi. Enter the bus and stay inside until it reaches the last stop.
From Oshodi, locate the buses going to Mile 2. You will drive down the Oshodi-Apapa expressway.
Drop at Mile 2, cross the road carefully, and enter a short-distance Danfo bus or a Keke going straight into Kirikiri.
Always carry smaller Naira notes (Change) to give the conductor so you do not get stuck sharing money with strangers.
Keep your eyes open at Mile 2; do not look confused or lost so that area boys will not target you.
Listen carefully to the conductor when he shouts your destination so you do not miss your drop-off bus stop.
Download a map or trace the landmarks closely if it is your first time making this trip.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at crowded places like Iyana Ipaja, Oshodi, and Mile 2. Hold your bags tightly and keep your phones inside your pockets to avoid pickpockets. Avoid traveling late at night as areas around Mile 2 and Kirikiri under-bridge can become dark and unsafe.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train from Ipaja to Kirikiri. However, you can use the red BRT buses when you get to Oshodi to move down to Mile 2, which helps you beat some of the highway traffic.
Distance
32.0 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
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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
Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
Because of recent fuel price increases, you should hold between ₦2,500 and ₦3,500 to cover all your connecting buses, keke, and any small emergency price adjustments on the road.
No, there is no direct commercial Danfo bus. You must stop and change buses at either Oshodi or Mile 2 before you can get a final ride into Kirikiri.
Avoid traveling between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning, and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening. During these hours, traffic jams at Iyana Ipaja and Mile 2 can trap you on the road for hours.
Kirikiri is close to the Apapa port area, so container trucks often block the main roads. It is best to enter a Keke (tricycle) from Mile 2 because they can easily maneuver and squeeze past the big trucks where regular cars get stuck.