Moving from Oniru (Lagos Island) to Ijegun (Lagos Mainland) is a long-distance cross-city trip. You will travel from the island, cross the lagoon, pass through major mainland hubs like Oshodi or Cele Bus Stop, and then navigate inside Ikotun-Ijegun axis. It requires patience because of traffic congestion at standard bottlenecks.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Oniru before 6:00 AM. For afternoon travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is best. Avoid moving towards Ijegun between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM when workers are returning from the Island, as gridlock can double your travel time.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.09x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short Keke or walk out from your location in Oniru to Maroko or Sandfill Bus Stop along the Lekki Expressway.
Board a big commercial bus or Danfo going straight to Oshodi Interchange via Third Mainland Bridge.
From Oshodi, enter another Danfo heading down the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway and drop at Cele Bus Stop.
Cross the expressway using the pedestrian bridge, go to the garage, and board a direct Danfo straight into Ijegun.
Always carry smaller cash denominations ('change') like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to avoid arguments with conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in front of you while switching buses at Oshodi Interchange and Cele Bus Stop.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going inside Ijegun or stopping at Ikotun before you step inside.
Keep your phone inside your pocket or bag; do not use it near open bus windows where 'change-catchers' can snatch it.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very vigilant at night around Oshodi under-bridge and Cele bus stop. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags to avoid pickpockets and 'one-chance' vehicles. Always look out for registered yellow commercial buses or verified ride-hailing drivers.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT corridor or train line that connects Oniru straight to Ijegun. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2 if you choose an alternate coastal route, or take standard BRT buses along parts of the Oshodi expressway to save time.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,500 - ₦4,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
On a normal day with standard traffic, it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. However, if there is a heavy downpour, a broken-down tanker on the expressway, or you leave during peak evening hours, the trip can easily stretch to 3.5 or 4 hours.
Yes. Areas like Cele Bus Stop under-bridge, Oshodi, and parts of Ijegun Road can become unsafe after 9:00 PM. Pickpockets operate in crowded spaces, and lonely spots can have boys boys trying to extort money. Try to finish your journey before total darkness sets in.
No, you cannot use it for the whole trip. You can only use the BRT system for specific legs of the journey, such as traveling from CMS to Mile 2 or catching a regulated bus along parts of the Oshodi corridor. You will still need Danfos or Kekes to enter Ijegun proper.
Transport fares in Lagos fluctuate based on commuter demand and traffic volume. In the evening, thousands of people are trying to move from the island back to mainland residential areas like Ijegun. Because of this high demand and the fuel price situation, conductors quickly double the fares.