For people in Maitama who need to visit Karu, here is the best way to travel. Most people use the green buses or small taxis that follow the Shehu Shagari Way. You will pass landmarks like Ministers Hill along the way. For more help, you can also check our guides for from Kubwa to Lugbe and from Karsana to Maitama.
Distance
10.0 km
Duration
25 mins
Current Status
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Est. Delay
+8 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
Go to the main bus stop in Maitama, like Maitama Junction. Look for a bus or taxi going to Karu.
The driver will follow the Shehu Shagari Way. Tell the conductor you are going towards Karu.
If the car is not direct, you can drop at a place like Berger or Area 1 before taking another small taxi.
Once you reach Karu, you can drop near Karu Market.
Morning hours (7 AM - 9 AM) have more traffic towards the center.
Ask the driver for the price before you enter.
It is easier to find a vehicle at Maitama Junction.
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The cheapest way is to take a green bus from Maitama Junction. The fare is around ₦300 - ₦500.
If there is no heavy traffic, it takes about 25 minutes.
Keke is not allowed on the big expressways. You can use it only for short trips within the district.
Karu → Maitama
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