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Moving from Ojota to Ikotun takes you from a major mainland entry hub to a highly populated residential and market heartland in Alimosho. Because there is no straight direct commercial bus from Ojota to Ikotun, you must connect through intermediate hubs like Oshodi or Ikeja. This guide covers the most affordable and reliable combinations using Danfo, BRT, and ride-hailing options while factoring in modern transport inflation.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,400 - ₦2,200
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+153 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main Ojota Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road and look for conductors shouting Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Interchange and walk over to the local motor park heading towards Ikotun.
Board a direct Danfo heading straight to Ikotun via Cele or Egbeda axis.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller denominations) to avoid messy fights with conductors who do not have balance.
Listen to the conductor carefully so you do not jump into an express bus if your actual drop-off point is an intermediate stop.
Keep your luggage small because drivers charge extra fees for large bags that occupy seat space.
Do not use your mobile phone near open windows where street urchins can easily snatch it during slow-moving traffic.
No, you cannot find a direct standard commercial Danfo bus that goes from Ojota to Ikotun without stopping. You must stop over and change buses at either Oshodi Interchange or Ikeja Under-Bridge.
Yes, but only for specific segments. You can use your Cowry Card on the regulated blue or red buses running from Ojota to Ikeja, and also on the standard government-approved buses traveling from Ikeja down to Ikotun.
If it gets past 10:00 PM and buses become scarce, stay in well-lit areas near security personnel or transport union offices. Alternatively, join other stranded commuters to contribute money and hire a local bus collectively to guarantee a safer journey home.
Keke (tricycles) do not operate the long distance between Ojota and Ikotun due to state highway bans. You can only use Keke for short inner-street movements once you have successfully reached the main Ikotun market area.
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Best Time to Travel
To escape heavy gridlock, the best morning departure time from Ojota is between 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM. For evening travel from Ikotun back, try to move before 4:00 PM or delay your movement until after 8:30 PM when the severe bottlenecks begin to clear up.
Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must remain highly vigilant at major connection hubs. Watch out for pickpockets at Oshodi and Ikeja Under-Bridge, especially when rushing to enter a bus. Avoid night movements near dark corners under the flyovers. Keep your phones and wallets secure inside your bags rather than your back pockets.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no single BRT line running directly from Ojota to Ikotun. However, you can use the regulated Cowry Card buses for segments of the journey, such as taking a standard LAMATA bus from Ojota to Ikeja, and then boarding another regulated connection from Ikeja to Ikotun.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+153 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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30-60 Min
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
2 to 7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road