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Moving from Iyana School (near Iyana Iba / Ojo area) to Allen Avenue in Ikeja requires traveling from the mainland outer corridor into the state's commercial capital zone. The journey involves navigating major highways like the Lagos-Badagry Expressway and the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. Depending on traffic, you will switch buses at key hubs like Mile 2 or Oshodi before taking a final connection to Allen Avenue. Due to recent fuel price increases, transport fares fluctuate significantly based on the time of day.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+154 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main road at Iyana School bus stop and board a yellow Danfo bus heading directly to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 bus stop. Cross the pedestrian bridge safely and walk to the park to board another Danfo going to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Oke or the Oshodi Interchange terminal. Follow the signs and walk down to board a bus or a Keke heading to Ikeja Under-Bridge.
Drop at Ikeja Under-Bridge. From here, walk to the Allen junction or board a short-distance Keke that drops passengers directly along Allen Avenue.
Always count your change immediately the conductor gives it to you.
Hold your bags tightly in front of you while crossing the bridges at Mile 2 and Oshodi.
Keep smaller cash denominations (called 'change') ready in your hand so you do not struggle with the conductor.
Ask the driver or other passengers to confirm the bus destination before you sit down.
You should hold at least ₦3,000 to ₦3,500 to be safe. While the actual bus fare usually ranges between ₦1,800 and ₦2,700, prices change quickly when traffic gets bad or if rain starts falling.
No, there are no direct public yellow buses (Danfos) from Iyana School to Allen Avenue. You must break the journey by stopping at major mid-way hubs like Mile 2 or Oshodi, then board another vehicle to Ikeja.
It is not highly recommended after 9:00 PM. Bus stops like Mile 2, Oshodi Oke, and Ikeja Under-Bridge become dark and lonely, which increases the risk of bag-snatching, pickpocketing, and meeting street thugs (Area Boys).
Yes, you can use your Cowry Card if you decide to take the regulated BRT buses or the Red Line train from Oshodi to Ikeja. However, the regular yellow Danfo buses and Kekes do not accept cards; they only take cash.
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₦1,800 - ₦2,700
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush hour traffic, depart Iyana School between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is usually smoother. For evening return trips, expect heavy gridlock if you leave Allen Avenue between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful with your phones and wallets at major bus stops like Mile 2, Oshodi, and Ikeja Under-Bridge, especially early in the morning and late at night. Beware of pickpockets and do not display your valuables in public. Only board buses inside the designated parks or crowded garages rather than isolated roadsides to avoid entering 'one-chance' criminal vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, there is partial availability. You can use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to Marina if you are going south, but for this specific northern route to Ikeja, you can use the standard BRT buses from Oshodi Terminal to Ikeja. The new Lagos Red Line Rail also connects Oshodi to Ikeja, which is a faster alternative if your timing aligns with the train schedule.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+154 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
14 to 19 mins wait
Fare Price Level
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Areas Affected
Lagos-Badagry Expressway