This guide helps you navigate the daily commute from the busy market hubs of Mile 12 and Ketu down to the commercial and educational center of Yaba. The journey follows the major Ikorodu Road corridor and can be done using the fast Blue/Red BRT buses, regular yellow Danfo buses, or ride-hailing apps, depending on your budget and how fast you want to get there.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Morning off-peak is between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. For morning rush hour, leave before 6:00 AM to beat the massive traffic buildup at Ketu and Ojota. For evening travel, wait until after 8:30 PM to avoid the heavy gridlock heading back or down towards Yaba.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-4 to 1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+30 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main Mile 12 BRT Terminal or the Ketu BRT Bus Stop and tap your Cowry Card to board a bus heading towards Fadeyi or TBS.
Stay on the BRT bus as it uses the dedicated lane, passing through Ojota, Maryland, and Fadeyi.
Drop at Fadeyi Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and take a short yellow Danfo bus or a Keke Marwa straight into Yaba.
Always make sure your Cowry Card is loaded beforehand to avoid long lines at the ticket stand.
Keep your small change (change) ready if you are taking a Keke from Fadeyi to Yaba.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must look out for pickpockets at Ketu Under-bridge, Mile 12 market crowds, and Yaba railway crossing. Avoid showing your phone or carrying open bags at night in these areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) runs directly along this corridor from Mile 12 and Ketu down to Fadeyi/Ojuelegba, where you can easily connect to Yaba. The newly launched Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Red Line) also connects parts of this corridor via nearby hubs.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,100
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+30 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
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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 recent fuel price increases, the fare depends on the transport mode. A BRT combination will cost about ₦700 to ₦1,100, while standard yellow Danfo buses charge between ₦900 and ₦1,400. Ride-hailing options cost much more, ranging from ₦4,500 to ₦7,500.
There is no direct train station inside Mile 12 or Ketu that goes to Yaba. However, the Lagos BRT system operates perfectly on this direct line and is the most recommended mass transit option for this specific route.
The safest time to travel is during daylight hours, specifically between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. If you must travel at night, use the well-lit BRT buses and avoid lonely bus stops or walking near Ketu Under-bridge and Yaba railway after 9:00 PM.
If the traffic is completely locked and you are in a hurry, you can safely drop at the nearest major bus stop and walk to a BRT station, as the BRT buses bypass standard traffic lanes. Avoid entering random commercial motorcycles (Okada) on the highway as they are banned and unsafe.