The easiest way to get from Mile 12 to Ajah is by taking a bus to CMS or Lagos Island first, then taking another bus to Ajah. You can use the large BRT buses or the smaller yellow 'Danfo' buses.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,500
Current Status
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Est. Delay
+15 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Go to the Mile 12 Bus Terminal and enter a BRT bus going to CMS.
Get down at CMS bus stop and walk to the park for Ajah buses.
Enter a big bus or a small yellow bus going to Ajah.
Tell the conductor you will get down at Ajah Market.
Buy a Cowry Card for the BRT bus before you start.
Hold your phone and bag very well in crowded places.
Try to leave very early (before 6:00 AM) to avoid heavy traffic.
Always carry 'change' (small money) to pay the bus conductor.
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It is very hard to find a direct bus. Most people stop at CMS or Oshodi first.
If there is no traffic, it takes 1 hour. If there is heavy traffic, it can take 3 hours or more.
Yes, you can take a bus to Ikorodu and then a ferry to Addax/Sandfill, but it is more expensive.