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Moving from Onikan on Lagos Island to Sango (Ota) is a long cross-border journey that takes you out of Lagos State into Ogun State. The route requires crossing from the island to the mainland and following the heavily congested industrial corridor of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Distance
42.5 km
Duration
2h 20m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,500
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Walk out of Onikan to the main road or take a short Keke to Obalende garage.
Board a direct big bus (Marcopolo) or a Danfo heading straight to Oshodi via Eko Bridge.
Walk to the local motor park at Oshodi and board a Danfo going directly to Iyana-Ipaja.
From Iyana-Ipaja, enter the final Danfo heading straight to Sango Ota, passing through Abule-Egba and Tollgate.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk out of Onikan to the main road or take a short Keke to Obalende garage.
Board a direct big bus (Marcopolo) or a Danfo heading straight to Oshodi via Eko Bridge.
Walk to the local motor park at Oshodi and board a Danfo going directly to Iyana-Ipaja.
From Iyana-Ipaja, enter the final Danfo heading straight to Sango Ota, passing through Abule-Egba and Tollgate.
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30-60 Min
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β¦9,200
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the extreme gridlock, the best time to depart Onikan is between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM (off-peak). If you must travel during morning peak hours, leave as early as 5:30 AM to cross the bridges before the road locks up.
Safety Rating
Medium - You need to stay highly alert. Watch out for pickpockets at major junctions like Oshodi and Iyana-Ipaja. Avoid displaying your phone or cash openly inside the bus, especially during slow-moving evening traffic.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. You can take a standard bus from Lagos Island to Oshodi, and then board the dedicated Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT corridor. Additionally, the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Red Line) runs from Oyingbo through Oshodi up to Agbado, which is very close to Sango.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Onikan β Sango corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦9,200
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Eko Bridge
Sango β Onikan
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