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Traveling from Osborne Foreshore (Ikoyi) to Alapere (Ketu) involves crossing a significant part of Lagos. You'll typically use a combination of Danfo buses and potentially BRT, navigating through major hubs like Obalende or CMS/TBS and then connecting towards Ojota/Ketu.
Distance
22.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
β¦700 - β¦1,200
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From Osborne Foreshore, walk to the nearest main road and find a Danfo bus heading towards Obalende. These are usually readily available.
At Obalende Bus Stop, look for a Danfo bus going to Ojota. Make sure the bus is full or nearly full before boarding to avoid delays. This bus will cross the Third Mainland Bridge and take Ikorodu Road.
From Ojota Bus Stop, board another Danfo or a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) directly to Alapere. Ask for 'Alapere Underbridge' or 'Alapere Market'.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Osborne Foreshore, walk to the nearest main road and find a Danfo bus heading towards Obalende. These are usually readily available.
At Obalende Bus Stop, look for a Danfo bus going to Ojota. Make sure the bus is full or nearly full before boarding to avoid delays. This bus will cross the Third Mainland Bridge and take Ikorodu Road.
From Ojota Bus Stop, board another Danfo or a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) directly to Alapere. Ask for 'Alapere Underbridge' or 'Alapere Market'.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Osborne Foreshore β Alapere corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to travel is mid-morning (around 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) or late evening (after 8:00 PM) to avoid the worst of Lagos's notorious traffic. Avoid peak hours (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM) if possible, as travel times can more than double and fares might be slightly higher.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, 'one-chance' incidents can occur, especially if traveling late at night or in sparsely populated areas. Always board buses at well-lit, busy bus stops. Pickpocketing is also a risk in crowded places like bus parks and inside crowded Danfo buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant portion of this route, offering a generally faster and more organized travel option along Ikorodu Road. There is no rail service for this specific intra-city travel within Lagos.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Osborne Foreshore β Alapere corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
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
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Osborne Road
Alapere β Osborne Foreshore
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