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This guide helps you move from Jakande (Lekki area) to Ikosi (Ketu/Kosefe area). It is a long journey that connects the Island to the Mainland. Because of Lagos traffic and current high fuel prices, you need to plan your movement well, hold enough money, and know the right bus stops to use so you do not get stranded.
Distance
36.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
β¦2,500 - β¦3,500
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Walk or enter a short Keke from your house in Jakande to the main Jakande Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Board a big commercial bus (Danfo) or a coaster bus heading straight to Obalende.
From Obalende, walk to the park and enter another Danfo going to Ketu or Ojota. Inform the conductor that you will drop at Ketu Under-bridge.
From Ketu Under-bridge, take a short walk or enter a final Keke or small bus that drives straight into Ikosi Road.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or enter a short Keke from your house in Jakande to the main Jakande Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Board a big commercial bus (Danfo) or a coaster bus heading straight to Obalende.
From Obalende, walk to the park and enter another Danfo going to Ketu or Ojota. Inform the conductor that you will drop at Ketu Under-bridge.
From Ketu Under-bridge, take a short walk or enter a final Keke or small bus that drives straight into Ikosi Road.
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30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush-hour traffic, leave Jakande before 5:30 AM. If you are traveling during off-peak hours, the best time to move is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the roads are a bit free.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at night, especially around Oworonshoki, Ketu Under-bridge, and Ikosi road. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag. Avoid boarding colored buses that look completely empty or dark at night (One-Chance buses). Always stay alert in crowded garages.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train network that connects Jakande to Ikosi. However, you can use the standard BRT buses from Ojota or Ketu when you arrive on the Mainland if you want to move around Ikosi and its environment.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Jakande β Ikosi corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦8,000
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
21 to 26 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.11x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway