Obalende, a primary transit hub on Lagos Island, offers direct connections to Ikeja, the administrative heart of the state. This route is a staple for civil servants heading to the Alausa Secretariat and corporate workers returning to the mainland. Spanning approximately 20 kilometers, the journey typically traverses the Third Mainland Bridge, one of the city's most critical infrastructure links. Commuters can choose between structured regulated buses, flexible commercial Danfos, and premium ride-hailing services to navigate this essential cross-city corridor.
Distance
20.5 km
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-6 to -1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+115 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Head to the Obalende Regulated Terminal, located conveniently near the bridge and the police barracks. Locate the queue for 'Ikeja' or 'Ikeja Along' and ensure you have an active Cowry Card.
Board the high-capacity bus. The route will proceed over the Third Mainland Bridge, offering views of the Lagos Lagoon. The bus will then join the Ikorodu Road or Agege Motor Road depending on the traffic situation.
Alight at the Ikeja Bus Terminal or the Ikeja Along bus stop. These locations are the primary drop-off points for Computer Village and the state secretariat axis.
Evening queues at Obalende are long but very structured; stay in line as terminal staff strictly enforce order.
Check your Cowry Card balance before joining the queue to avoid delays at the boarding point.
If you are going to the Alausa Secretariat, confirm if the bus stops at the 'Secretariat' or if you should drop at Ikeja Along.
Keep your small bags in front of you during the boarding process to prevent any opportunistic theft.
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Duration
55 mins
Total Cost
₦750 - ₦950
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+115 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.
Areas Affected
Lagos State Network
The official Obalende Regulated Terminal is the safest and most organized. Avoid boarding random buses under the bridge late at night for maximum safety.
Under normal conditions, it takes about 45-60 minutes. During peak evening hours, this can extend to 1.5 hours or more due to bridge congestion.
Yes, Obalende to Ikeja is a very busy route with buses loading until approximately 10:30 PM, though frequency decreases late at night.
Most buses heading to Ikeja via Ikorodu Road will stop at Maryland. However, express buses taking the bridge ramp directly to Anthony may bypass the outer Maryland stops.