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Moving from Oshodi to Akowonjo is a very common daily journey for workers and business owners in Lagos. The journey takes you from the central transport hub of Oshodi through the Agege Motor Road, onto the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, and finally branching into Akowonjo via the popular Dopemu or Iyana-Ipaja entry points. While the physical distance is relatively short, your total travel time and transport fare will depend heavily on the time of day, current fuel prices, and heavy hold-up at major junctions.
Distance
11.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
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Walk to the main Oshodi Under-Bridge or the Bolade Bus Stop park where buses heading towards Abule-Egba or Iyana-Ipaja are loading.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going to Iyana-Ipaja. Inform the conductor clearly that you will drop at Dopemu Bus Stop.
Drop at Dopemu Under-Bridge Bus Stop and safely cross to the other side of the road towards the Akowonjo entrance.
Board a short-distance Danfo bus or a Keke Marwa heading straight down Akowonjo Road and drop at your exact destination (such as Miccom, Vulcaniser, or Egbeda).
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Walk to the main Oshodi Under-Bridge or the Bolade Bus Stop park where buses heading towards Abule-Egba or Iyana-Ipaja are loading.
Board a yellow Danfo bus going to Iyana-Ipaja. Inform the conductor clearly that you will drop at Dopemu Bus Stop.
Drop at Dopemu Under-Bridge Bus Stop and safely cross to the other side of the road towards the Akowonjo entrance.
Board a short-distance Danfo bus or a Keke Marwa heading straight down Akowonjo Road and drop at your exact destination (such as Miccom, Vulcaniser, or Egbeda).
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Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, travel between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM to avoid the crazy morning rush hour. If you must travel in the morning rush, try to leave Oshodi before 6:30 AM. For evening trips, move before 4:30 PM or wait out the severe traffic until around 8:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - You must remain highly alert. Oshodi and Iyana-Ipaja are extremely crowded hubs. Keep your phones and wallets safely inside your bags, avoid counting money in public, and beware of 'one-chance' vehicles or pickpockets who mix with the crowd, especially early in the morning and late at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or commercial rail line that runs all the way from Oshodi inside to Akowonjo. However, you can use the standard BRT buses or the Lagos Blue/Red Rail line for other parts of Lagos, but for this specific Akowonjo route, you will rely mostly on yellow commercial buses (Danfo) and tricycles (Keke).
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 Oshodi β Akowonjo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦3,500
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Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.18x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Agege Motor Road
Akowonjo β Oshodi
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