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Moving from Makoko on the Mainland to Amuwo Odofin involves navigating the busy commercial corridors of Lagos. This journey connects you from the Yaba-Adekunle axis through the highly congested Oshodi-Apapa or Mile 2 expressways. Because of current high fuel prices and heavy traffic around industrial zones, the total cost and time can change quickly, but using standard public buses remains the most common way to complete this trip.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,500 - β¦2,300
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Walk or take a short Keke ride out of Makoko to Adekunle Bus Stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi. Inform the driver you will drop at Oshodi Under-bridge.
Cross over and enter another Danfo heading towards Mile 2. Tell the conductor you are dropping at Cele or Mile 2 depending on your final junction in Amuwo Odofin.
From Mile 2 or Cele, board a final short-distance Keke or internal bus straight into Amuwo Odofin residential estate or Festac link bridge.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a short Keke ride out of Makoko to Adekunle Bus Stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi. Inform the driver you will drop at Oshodi Under-bridge.
Cross over and enter another Danfo heading towards Mile 2. Tell the conductor you are dropping at Cele or Mile 2 depending on your final junction in Amuwo Odofin.
From Mile 2 or Cele, board a final short-distance Keke or internal bus straight into Amuwo Odofin residential estate or Festac link bridge.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy bottleneck at Cele and Mile 2. For afternoon or off-peak travel, the best window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the morning rush has cleared and evening workers have not yet closed.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at major interchange bus stops like Oshodi and Mile 2. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas, especially when people are rushing to board buses. Avoid showing your phone or carrying cash in open pockets. If you must travel late at night, use registered ride-hailing cars rather than yellow Danfo buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or functional train service running straight from Makoko inside Yaba to Amuwo Odofin. However, you can access the Blue Line Rail if you take a connecting bus from Mile 2 to Marina, but for this specific direction, you will mostly rely on standard commercial Danfo buses and Kekes.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Makoko β Amuwo Odofin corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,800
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
24 to 29 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.13x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Herbert Macaulay Way
Amuwo Odofin β Makoko
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