Moving from the Mainland water-side community of Makoko to the fast-growing Abijo area on the Lekki-Epe corridor requires a journey across the lagoon and straight down the Island expressway. Commuters must budget for heavy bottlenecks at specific junctions and fluctuating fares driven by current fuel realities.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Depart before 6:00 AM to beat the massive rush hour traffic going towards the Island, or wait until the mid-day off-peak window between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
0 to 5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short walk or enter a local Keke from your house in Makoko out to the main road at Adekunle bus stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende. The bus will cross the Third Mainland Bridge and drop you at the Obalende park.
Walk inside the Obalende park and enter another Danfo heading straight down to Ajah.
From Ajah Under-bridge, cross over the road or use the local park to board a final short-distance Danfo or Korope mini-bus going towards Epe, and tell the conductor you will drop at Abijo.
Always hold your exact change (change/wazo) to avoid dirty fights with the Danfo conductor.
Keep your phone and wallet secure inside your bag when changing buses at Obalende and Ajah.
Check the front tire of the Danfo before entering; many drivers run on bald tires which is risky during speed runs on the highway.
If you notice the weather changing, quickly find a bus because shelter is hard to find at the expressway junctions.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Safe during daylight, but commuters must watch their pockets at busy connection parks like Obalende and Ajah Under-bridge, especially in the night when area boys gather.
BRT / Rail / Water
Standard regulated medium-capacity buses operate along parts of the Lekki-Epe Expressway, but there is no dedicated BRT lane or functional passenger rail line connecting this specific route directly yet.
Distance
42.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,400 - ₦3,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 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
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With the current fuel price hikes, it is safest to have at least ₦4,000 to ₦5,000 in cash for a one-way public transport journey, just to handle any sudden price adjustments by the conductors.
Yes, even with the flyover, the under-bridge section and the merging lanes close to commercial markets still experience severe backing up during morning and evening rush hours.
While Makoko is a water community, there are no formal, safe passenger ferry routes running directly from Makoko to Abijo. It is highly advised to stick to the land roads.
It is not advisable. The stretch from Sangotedo down to Abijo can get very dark at night, and waiting for buses at Ajah Under-bridge past 9:00 PM exposes you to pickpockets and rough crowds.