Traveling from Iyana Ipaja on the Mainland to Abijo on the Lekki-Epe axis means crossing from one end of Lagos to another. This is a very long journey that takes you across the Third Mainland Bridge and straight down the Lekki peninsula. Because of the heavy traffic on the major roads, you need to plan your movement carefully, prepare enough money for transport fares due to recent fuel price increases, and choose the best route options to avoid spending your whole day on the road.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Iyana Ipaja very early between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. If you cannot make it early in the morning, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid starting this journey between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM in the evening, as workers returning home from the Island will cause heavy gridlock all the way to Abijo.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be careful at major bus stops like Iyana Ipaja Under-bridge and Oshodi. Beware of pickpockets who mix with the crowd, especially when struggling to board a bus. Avoid traveling late at night, hide your phones inside your bags, and make sure you only enter buses where the conductors are openly shouting their destinations. Watch out for 'One-Chance' criminal vehicles by avoiding unmarked private cars loading passengers outside official parks.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train route from Iyana Ipaja to Abijo. However, you can use the standard BRT buses for parts of your journey. You can take a BRT bus from Iyana Ipaja down to Oshodi, or you can take the yellow Danfo buses to CMS and then use the LBS/Ajah high-capacity electronic buses to continue down the Lekki axis. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) operates from Mile 2 to Marina, but it does not connect directly to this specific route corridor.
Distance
68.0 km
Duration
3h 0m
Total Cost
₦2,500 - ₦4,000
Status
Verified Route
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
20 to 25 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
+18 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to the main garage at Iyana Ipaja Under-bridge and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi Interchange.
Drop at Oshodi and walk into the terminal to find a direct Danfo or a coaster bus going to Ajah. This bus will take you across the Third Mainland Bridge.
Get down at Ajah bus stop under the Jubilee Bridge, then cross over to the garage heading towards Epe and enter a short-distance Danfo heading to Abijo.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Abijo Bus Stop. From the bus stop, you can enter a Keke or Okada to enter into the Abijo GRA or inside the street.
Always hold your change ('change' or smaller denominations) before you enter the bus so you do not have issues with the conductor.
Keep your phone and wallet inside your front pockets or deep inside your zipped bag while waiting at Oshodi.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing through the Third Mainland Bridge or Lekki Toll Gate before you sit down.
If you are confused at Ajah, ask uniform security men or stable shop owners for directions instead of random guys on the road.
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How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+18 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
Abeokuta Expressway
Because transport fares change quickly based on fuel price, rain, and traffic, it is best to have at least ₦4,500 to ₦6,000 with you if you are using public transport. This will cover your bus fares, any small price increases, Keke drops, and emergency needs.
No, you cannot find a single public Danfo bus that goes directly from Iyana Ipaja to Abijo. You must stop at intermediate places like Oshodi or CMS first, then take another bus to Ajah or Sangotedo before getting the final short bus to Abijo.
If you leave very early in the morning (around 5:30 AM), the trip can take about 2 hours to 2.5 hours. However, if you travel during heavy traffic hours, the journey can easily take between 3.5 hours to 4 hours.
Look for a well-lit, busy place like a major filling station or a bank ATM gallery. You can use your mobile app to transfer money to a local POS operator to get cash, or call a friend to send money to a POS point near you. Do not wander into dark corners to look for help.