This guide helps you move from the busy transport hub of Maza Maza to the major interchange at Iyana Oworo. Because of high fuel prices and heavy traffic on the Apapa-Oshodi corridor, this guide provides real-world budget options, specific stops, and safety advice to make your journey smooth.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst morning rush, travel between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you must travel in the morning peak period, leave Maza Maza before 6:00 AM, otherwise you will spend hours stuck at Mile 2 and Oshodi.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.1x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your exact point in Maza Maza to the main Mile 2 Bus Stop just across the bridge.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi. Ensure you enter the bus inside the garage or at the designated loading point to avoid traffic law enforcement delays.
Drop at Oshodi Oke, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and walk to the loading park for buses heading towards Berger, Lagos Island, or directly to Iyana Oworo.
Board a short-distance Danfo heading towards Iyana Oworo or Toll Gate, and tell the conductor you will drop at Iyana Oworo under-bridge.
Always enter the bus with your 'change' (smaller naira notes) and confirm the exact fare with the conductor before you sit down to avoid arguments.
Keep your phone and wallet inside your front pockets or inside a zipped bag held across your chest at Mile 2 and Oshodi.
If the driver says he is stopping at 'Anthony Oke', you can drop there and quickly take another cheap ₦300 bus to complete the short distance to Iyana Oworo.
Watch out for fast-moving motorcycles and BRT buses when crossing the express at Oshodi; always use the pedestrian bridge.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Maza Maza and Mile 2 are high-risk areas for pickpocketing and 'one-chance' vehicles, especially in the early morning and late night. Hold your bag tightly, avoid displaying your phone, and make sure you only enter commercial buses inside the official parks or recognized garages instead of boarding on the highway.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train from Maza Maza straight to Iyana Oworo. However, you can use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from nearby Mile 2 to get to National Theatre/Marina if you are going to the Island, or use regular BRT buses from Oshodi to parts of the Mainland. For this specific Maza Maza to Iyana Oworo route, yellow commercial buses (Danfo) or private cars are the primary options.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 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
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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 current fuel prices and transport inflation, the total cost for a standard public Danfo journey ranges from ₦1,800 to ₦2,500. If you prefer ride-hailing apps, it will cost between ₦9,000 and ₦14,000 depending on traffic.
No, direct commercial Danfo buses from Maza Maza to Iyana Oworo are very rare. The standard practice is to take a bus from Maza Maza/Mile 2 to Oshodi first, then take another bus from Oshodi straight to Iyana Oworo.
The safest time to travel is during broad daylight, specifically between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Avoid very early mornings (before 5:30 AM) or late nights (after 8:30 PM) because street boys (Area Boys) take advantage of dark spots around Mile 2 and Oshodi to harass commuters.
Keep your windows partially rolled up if you are in a car, hide your phone, and do not buy things from street hawkers with your wallet exposed. If the traffic is completely at a standstill and you are in a hurry, you can carefully drop from the bus and walk to a safer spot to join a motorcycle (Okada) if they are operating, but be very cautious.