Moving from Orile to Coker is a very short journey along the popular Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Because the distance is close, your main choices are yellow buses (Danfo), tricycles (Keke Marwa), or commercial motorcycles (Okada) for inner streets. Traffic can build up heavily at major bus stops, so knowing the exact landmarks and current high prices will help you move quickly and safely without stress.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid heavy traffic, move between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Morning rush hour is heaviest from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM, while evening rush hour starts from 4:30 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+45 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk down to the main Orile Bus Stop or stay under the Orile bridge where buses park.
Look for conductors shouting Mile 2 or Okokomaiko, and tell them you will drop at Coker Bus Stop.
Board the Danfo bus and ensure you enter with your change (change is called 'wazo' or 'less' depending on the note).
Remind the conductor that you are dropping at Coker Bus Stop before the bus reaches the flyover.
Always hold your exact transport fare in your hand to avoid fighting with conductors over change.
Keep your bags zipped up and carry them in front of you at Orile Bus Stop to beat pickpockets.
Do not enter any bus that looks suspicious or has passengers whispering strangely (Beware of One-Chance).
If you are going deep into Coker inside-streets, look for a Keke or Okada immediately you drop at the main bus stop.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Orile and Coker are busy commercial areas. Pickpockets are common at the main bus stops, especially in the early morning and late night. Hold your phone and wallet tightly. Avoid counting money in public and stay alert around crowded Danfo parks.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos Blue Line Rail passes through Orile, but it is meant for longer trips toward Mile 2 or Lagos Island. For this very short distance between Orile and Coker, standard Danfo buses and Keke are the best options.
Distance
3.5 km
Duration
25 mins
Total Cost
₦400 - ₦700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+45 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Badagry Expressway
Because of recent fuel price increases, a standard Danfo bus will cost you between ₦400 and ₦700. If you take a Keke, it will cost around ₦500 to ₦800 depending on the time of day.
It is not advisable to walk along the expressway, especially alone or when it is dark. The road has heavy trucks, dust, and areas where area boys hang out. It is much safer to pay for a short Danfo or Keke ride.
Before you enter the bus, shout your change denomination to the conductor (e.g., 'I hold ₦1,000 change o!'). If he says he does not have change, wait for another bus or look for smaller notes like ₦200 or ₦500.
Yes, especially when big containers and tankers are moving towards the Apapa port or when there is a broken-down vehicle under the Orile bridge. During these times, taking a Keke that can maneuver through side streets is faster.