Moving from Makoko to Pako involves traveling across the Mainland via Yaba or Sabo, then connecting through major roads like the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway towards the Pako area. This route utilizes local minibuses (Danfo), tricycles (Keke), and ride-hailing services. Due to current fuel price increases, transport costs fluctuate daily depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Depart between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM for off-peak travel. Morning peak rush occurs between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM, while evening rush builds from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
10 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
14 to 19 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short local Keke from your inside location in Makoko out to the main road at Apollo or Adekunle Bus Stop.
Board a direct Danfo bus heading to Yaba Bus Stop and drop at the final stop.
From Yaba, locate the buses heading towards Oshodi or directly to Pako/Cele. Board the bus and tell the conductor you will drop at Pako Bus Stop.
Always hold small change ('wazo' or ₦200/₦500 notes) to pay conductors and avoid arguments.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags when boarding at Yaba Bus Stop to avoid pickpockets.
Confirm the exact destination from the conductor before you enter the bus.
Ask the conductor if the bus goes 'straight' or if it will stop at every single bridge along the way.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters should be highly alert to pickpockets and phone snatchers at crowded connection points like Yaba and Oshodi, especially during rush hours and late evenings.
BRT / Rail / Water
Standard BRT buses do not run a direct route between Makoko and Pako, but you can connect to the Lagride or standard Danfo networks. The Lagos Blue/Red Rail lines do not directly service this specific corridor.
Distance
11.0 km
Duration
45 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
+5 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
Herbert Macaulay Way
Due to fuel price hikes, using public commercial transport will cost you between ₦1,200 and ₦1,800 total. Private ride-hailing will cost anywhere from ₦4,500 to ₦7,000 depending on traffic.
It is moderately safe, but you should avoid moving past 9:00 PM. Major connection points like Yaba and Oshodi can become dangerous with 'area boys' and bag snatchers after dark.
The fastest way is to travel during off-peak hours (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM). If you must move during rush hour, taking a commercial Danfo that uses the expressways is faster than using inner street links which get blocked easily.
Yes, there is usually no single direct Danfo from inside Makoko to Pako. You will need to take a short trip to Yaba or Adekunle first, then catch the next bus heading towards the Pako corridor.