Moving from Makoko to Ketu takes you from the heart of Mainland Lagos up along the busy Ikorodu Road corridor. Because of heavy fuel price increases and high transport inflation, fares change quickly based on the time of day, rain, and traffic. This guide helps you choose the best transport links, spot major bus stops, budget your transport money, and beat the heavy Lagos traffic.
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 crazy traffic heading towards the island, which also blocks parts of the mainland roads. For evening rush hour, travel before 4:30 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
5 to 10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk out from your location in Makoko or take a short Keke to Adekunle Bus Stop or directly to Yaba Bus Stop.
From Yaba Bus Stop, board a direct yellow Danfo bus heading towards Ojota or Mile 12. Tell the conductor you will drop at Ojota.
From Ojota Bus Stop, board a short shuttle bus or walk into a Ketu-bound Danfo to drop you at Ketu Bus Stop or Ketu Under-Bridge.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) to avoid fierce arguments with drivers and conductors who claim they do not have change.
Listen carefully to the conductor when he shouts the destination so you do not enter a bus going to a different route like Oshodi.
Keep your phone and wallet inside your deep pockets or front bag before you jump into the rush for buses at Yaba.
If you notice Danfo fares are too high at Yaba, walk to the BRT lane at Fadeyi or Yaba and use your Cowry Card for a cheaper, regulated option.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major intersections and bus stops. Hold your bags tightly at Yaba, Ojota, and Ketu Under-Bridge to avoid pickpockets. Avoid flashing your smartphones inside the bus or while waiting at the bus stop, especially when it is dark or during heavy traffic gridlocks.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, Cowry-card operated BRT buses run directly along the main Ikorodu Road corridor from Fadeyi or Ojota straight to Ketu. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line also passes through Yaba, providing an alternative track option to move up north towards Ikeja/Agege, though the direct Ikorodu Road bus corridor remains the most straightforward path for Ketu.
Distance
14.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,100
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 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.
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Because of transport fare inflation and fuel price changes, you should budget between ₦3,000 and ₦5,000 for a round trip using public Danfo buses. This ensures you have extra money if fares go up during evening rush hour or if it starts raining.
There is no BRT park inside Makoko itself. However, you can easily take a short Keke or walk to Yaba or Fadeyi along Ikorodu Road, where you can tap your Cowry Card and enter a direct BRT bus going straight to Ketu.
When Ikorodu road is locked down, the best option is to take a commercial motorcycle (Okada) through the inner streets of Yaba to bypass early blocks, or use the BRT buses because they have their own dedicated lane which keeps them moving even during bad traffic jams.
It is best to complete your journey before 9:00 PM. While buses still run late into the night, major spots like Ketu Under-Bridge, Ojota, and Yaba become isolated and unsafe, increasing your risk of encountering street criminals or pickpockets.