Moving from the Kirikiri industrial/residential axis to Pako (around Aguda/Surulere or Cele/Ijesha corridor) requires navigating the busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. The journey relies heavily on local buses (Danfos) and tricycles (Kekes). Because of heavy container trucks and fuel station queues along this route, your travel time can change quickly, making it smart to plan ahead.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, move out between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM. For off-peak afternoon trips, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is usually very free. For evening returns, try to leave before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
11 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.24x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+6 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Board a local Keke or small commercial bus from Kirikiri inside to Mile 2 Under-bridge.
Walk carefully across the pedestrian bridge or walk to the main park at Mile 2 and enter a big Danfo going towards Oshodi. Tell the conductor you will drop at Cele Bus Stop or Ijesha.
Drop at Cele Bus Stop or Ijesha, cross over to the internal road link and take a final short Danfo or Keke directly into Pako.
Always hold small change ('bruku' or ₦100/₦200 notes) to pay the conductor so you do not get tied up in a 'change matrix' with other passengers.
Keep your bag in front of your chest when walking through Mile 2 or Cele bus stops.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is passing your exact bus stop before you enter.
If you notice passengers whispering or behaving strangely inside the bus, drop at the next available safe stop.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at Mile 2 and around Kirikiri industrial gates, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags. Do not show your expensive items openly because of pickpockets and area boys ('one-chance' buses operate around these routes if you enter unmarked vehicles).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or functional passenger rail line connecting Kirikiri directly to Pako. You will mostly rely on regular yellow commercial buses (Danfo) and local keke connections.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
55 mins
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+6 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
Kirikiri Road
The fastest way is to take a Keke from Kirikiri to Mile 2, then use an express Danfo that avoids local bus stops along the expressway. If you can afford it and traffic is frozen, local commercial motorcycles (Okada) can navigate internal routes, though they are restricted on major highways.
No, fares change based on the time of day and the availability of buses. Fares are usually highest during the morning rush (6:30 AM to 9:00 AM) and evening rush (5:00 PM to 8:30 PM). They drop significantly during the afternoon off-peak hours.
It is not advisable to travel past 9:00 PM around Mile 2 and Kirikiri routes if you are alone or unfamiliar with the area. If you must travel late, use a registered ride-hailing car or move in groups and do not hold your phone out in the dark.
Ask local Keke riders or shop owners near the Kirikiri gate before you leave. If the main expressway is completely blocked by trucks, take alternative inner community routes through down-link streets to exit closer to Mile 2 or Maza Maza.