Moving from Mushin to Akoka takes you through some of the busiest parts of Mainland Lagos. Because there is no straight Danfo bus that goes directly from Mushin inside to the heart of Akoka, you have to split your journey. The most popular way is to first enter a bus or Keke to Yaba or Onipanu, and then take another direct connection to Akoka or the UNILAG gate area. With the current high cost of fuel, fares have gone up significantly, so you need to prepare well before stepping out.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, try to leave Mushin before 6:30 AM. For the evening trip, avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM when workers and students clog up the Yaba and Akoka corridors.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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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Locate the garage at Mushin and board a yellow Danfo bus going straight to Yaba.
Drop at the final bus stop in Yaba, close to the market or the rail line.
Walk towards the Akoka park or the front of the commercial banks to find another Danfo heading into Akoka.
Board the second Danfo and follow University Road down to your final stop in Akoka.
Always hold small change or 'change' to give the conductor so you don't get trapped or tied with another passenger.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags completely when waiting for a bus at Yaba Under-bridge.
Ask the conductor if the bus is stopping at UNILAG gate or going deep inside Akoka before you enter.
Move fast during peak hours because rush-hour passengers can scramble quickly for available seats.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Keep your eyes open, especially around crowded junctions like Olosha and Yaba Under-bridge where pickpockets operate actively.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line running from inside Mushin into Akoka. However, you can use the standard regulated buses at the main corridors if you connect through Yaba.
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,100
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.
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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
Agege Motor Road
With the recent fuel price increments, you should hold between ₦2,000 and ₦2,500 for a safe round trip using public transport. This leaves you with extra funds in case fares surge due to a sudden rush or light rainfall.
It is not highly recommended to move past 9:00 PM. Areas around Mushin Olosha and Yaba Under-bridge can become dark and quite sketchy late at night, making commuters easy targets for street boys and bag snatchers.
No, there is no standard direct Danfo bus from inside Mushin that will take you straight to Akoka. You must stop at a middle hub like Yaba or Onipanu/Shomolu and then take a second transit connection to complete your journey.
If Yaba is totally locked down, your fastest escape is to take a route that bypasses it. Go through Mushin internal roads to exit at Onipanu or Pedro, then use Keke or local Danfo passing through Shomolu streets to link Akoka directly.