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Moving from Oshodi to Iyana Oworo is one of the most common daily commutes in mainland Lagos. The route connects the busy Oshodi transport hub directly to the bridge-head at Iyana Oworo via the Gbagada axis. While the physical distance is relatively short, your travel time will depend heavily on the time of day, traffic bottlenecks around Anthony and Gbagada, and sudden weather changes.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
β¦800 - β¦1,200
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Walk into the main Oshodi Under-bridge motor park or the roadside loading point facing the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
Look for agberos (park attendants) shouting 'Iyana Oworo' or 'Berger/Tollgate'. Board a yellow Danfo bus going that direction. Ensure you enter a bus that takes the Gbagada route, not the one passing through Maryland.
Stay on the bus as it drives past Anthony Bus Stop and enters the Gbagada Expressway. The driver will drive past Ups, Charly Boy, and Gbagada General Hospital.
Tell the conductor 'Owa' or 'Drop' as the bus approaches the final big loop before the Third Mainland Bridge. Alight safely at the main Iyana Oworo Bus Stop.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk into the main Oshodi Under-bridge motor park or the roadside loading point facing the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
Look for agberos (park attendants) shouting 'Iyana Oworo' or 'Berger/Tollgate'. Board a yellow Danfo bus going that direction. Ensure you enter a bus that takes the Gbagada route, not the one passing through Maryland.
Stay on the bus as it drives past Anthony Bus Stop and enters the Gbagada Expressway. The driver will drive past Ups, Charly Boy, and Gbagada General Hospital.
Tell the conductor 'Owa' or 'Drop' as the bus approaches the final big loop before the Third Mainland Bridge. Alight safely at the main Iyana Oworo Bus Stop.
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30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning travel, the best time to move is either very early before 6:30 AM or mid-morning after 10:00 AM when the initial rush has reduced. For evening travel, try to leave before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the heavy workers' traffic returning from Lagos Island begins to clear.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally busy and safe during daytime, but you must be careful at major bus stops. Oshodi Under-bridge and Iyana Oworo under the bridge can be dangerous early in the morning (before 6:00 AM) and late at night (after 8:00 PM). Watch out for pickpockets who pretend to be commuters rushing for buses, and avoid boarding completely empty commercial vehicles (one-chance) at isolated spots.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct Lagos Rail Mass Transit connection running this exact route. However, standard high-capacity buses (regulated by LAMATA) operate from the Oshodi Terminal Interchange towards the Toll Gate/Alapere axis, which stop at Iyana Oworo. You will need a Cowry Card to board these regulated buses.
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 Oshodi β Iyana Oworo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦3,600
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 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
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Iyana Oworo β Oshodi
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