This transport guide gives you the best, cheapest, and fastest ways to move from the busy market hub of Ketu Mile 12 to the transport center at Jibowu. Both locations lie straight along the major Ikorodu Road corridor, making the journey direct but heavily affected by Lagos traffic. This guide breaks down standard yellow buses (Danfo), the modern BRT buses, and private ride-hailing options while giving you real-world costs adjusted for current fuel price hikes.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy rush hour traffic heading towards Lagos Island. If you miss that, wait until the mid-day off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. For evening trips, avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM when workers are returning, causing severe gridlock around Ketu and Mile 12.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short drop to the main Ketu Bus Stop or the Mile 12 Garage area along Ikorodu Road.
Look for conductors shouting 'Yaba' or 'Ojuelegba' or 'Jibowu' directly. Board the yellow Danfo bus.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Jibowu Bus Stop (just before Yaba or Ojuelegba). Stay alert so you don't overshoot your stop.
Alight safely at Jibowu Bus Stop, check your pockets for your belongings, and walk to your exact park or final destination.
Always enter with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with the conductor.
Hold your bag tightly in front of you when boarding at Ketu or dropping at Jibowu.
Do not use your phone near the open window of a Danfo bus to prevent phone snatching in traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is always busy, but you must be very careful at night and inside crowded buses. Pickpocketing is common around Ketu Under-bridge, Ojota, and Jibowu parks. Keep your phones and wallets secure. Avoid counting cash in public and look out for 'One-Chance' criminal vehicles, especially early in the morning or late at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system operates fully along this route from Mile 12/Ketu down to Fadeyi/Ikorodu Road, which is a short walk or minor drop to Jibowu. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue or Red Line) does not directly connect this specific point-to-point route yet, so the BRT is your fastest option to bypass traffic via the dedicated lanes.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter 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
Ikorodu Road
Due to the current fuel price situation, if you use a standard commercial Danfo bus, expect to spend between ₦700 and ₦1,200. If you choose the public BRT bus with a Cowry card, it costs around ₦550 to ₦800. Private ride-hailing apps will cost anywhere from ₦3,500 to ₦6,000 depending on traffic.
For the standard yellow Danfo buses, you must pay with physical cash (it is highly recommended to hold exact change). However, for the large blue BRT buses, cash is not accepted on board; you must use a Lagos Cowry Card, which you can buy and load with money at the terminal.
If there is no traffic (like early on a Sunday morning or mid-day), the journey takes about 20 to 30 minutes. However, during the intense morning rush hour from Monday to Friday, the trip can easily take 1 hour to 1.5 hours because of bottlenecks at Ketu, Ojota, and Fadeyi.
Always stand in well-lit areas where there is a large crowd of regular passengers, preferably close to the BRT shelters or under the pedestrian bridges. Avoid standing alone in dark corners or sections where transport touts (Agberos) are rowdy, especially if it is early morning or late at night.