This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of commuting from the Ojo axis (near LASU and Alaba International Market) to Sabo, Yaba. Because of the ongoing fuel price hikes in 2026, transportation fares fluctuate significantly, making it essential to understand the best connections via the Lagos-Badagry corridor, Mile 2, and Costain into Yaba.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To escape the worst gridlock, leave Ojo before 6:00 AM for morning trips. For off-peak mid-day travel, the best window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
5 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
17 to 22 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.06x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Board a commercial yellow Danfo bus from Ojo local garage or under the bridge heading towards Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 bus stop and cross over to the terminal heading towards Costain or CMS.
Board another Danfo from Mile 2 going to Costain or directly to Yaba if available.
From Costain, enter a final short-distance Danfo or Keke directly into Sabo, Yaba.
Always move with smaller denominations of Naira notes (change) to avoid arguments with conductors.
Keep your smartphones and wallets secured inside your main bags rather than your pockets while at Mile 2 terminal.
If you notice the bus is taking a long time to fill up, check for alternative vehicles to avoid losing precious time.
Listen carefully to the conductor's destination calls to avoid entering a bus going to an entirely different terminal.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must be highly vigilant at major interchanges like Mile 2 and Costain, especially early in the morning and after dusk, due to the presence of pickpockets and area boys.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial BRT lane operations exist along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway up to Mile 2. Additionally, the Lagos Blue Line Rail is accessible from Mile 2 to Marina, though reaching Sabo requires branching off at National Theatre or Costain.
Distance
36.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦2,100 - ₦3,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 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
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Due to recent fuel price hikes, the total cost by public transport ranges between ₦2,100 and ₦3,500 depending on the number of connections. Private ride-hailing options cost between ₦11,000 and ₦16,000.
You can use the Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to the National Theatre or Marina stations. However, the train does not go directly to Sabo (Yaba), so you will still need to take a brief Danfo or Keke ride from the train stop to your final destination.
The safest window is during broad daylight hours, specifically between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM. Avoid hanging around these interchanges very early in the morning or late at night when visibility is low and law enforcement presence drops.
Rainy days cause significant flash flooding around the Volks and Mile 2 sections of the highway. Traffic can stall completely, adding an extra 60 to 90 minutes to your total travel time while driving up transport fares sharply.