Moving from Oyingbo to Magodo takes you from the heart of Lagos Mainland up to the commercial and residential hubs near the exit of Lagos. Depending on traffic, you will cross major choke points like Yaba, Ojota, and the Berger axis. This guide breaks down the cheapest and most convenient ways to make the journey using local buses and alternative connections.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Oyingbo before 6:30 AM. For the afternoon/evening trip, try to move before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM when the traffic on Ikorodu Road and the Expressway begins to clear up.
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
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the main Oyingbo Bus Stop and board a short-distance danfo bus going to Yaba.
Drop at Yaba Bus Stop, cross over to the motor park, and enter a direct danfo heading to Ojota.
From Ojota Bus Stop, take another danfo heading towards Berger or Out-of-State, but tell the conductor you will drop at Magodo Phase 1 or Phase 2 gate.
Take a local Keke Marwa (tricycle) or a shared shuttle bus right from the expressway gate into the main streets of Magodo.
Always hold small change (change/legal tender) like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to give the conductor so you do not get tied up in a 'marriage' with another passenger.
Keep your bag in front of you at Yaba and Ojota parks, as pickpockets operate very fast in those crowded areas.
Confirm from the conductor if the bus is stopping at your exact Magodo gate before you step inside.
If you are going to Magodo Phase 2, dropping at Shangisha/Secretariat is often better than dropping at Berger.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must be very alert at major interchanges like Ojota and Ketu. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags to avoid 'one-chance' buses or pickpockets who mix with the crowd at busy bus stops, especially from 7:00 PM onwards.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos Blue Line rail starts nearby at Marina/National Theatre, but for this specific route, the Red Line rail project and the standard BRT corridor along Ikorodu Road (boarding from Yaba or Fadeyi) are the most useful massive transit options.
Distance
22.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,300
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 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
Herbert Macaulay Way
Because of current fuel prices, if you use standard public danfo buses, you should budget between ₦1,500 and ₦2,300 in total. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost you anywhere between ₦7,500 and ₦11,000 depending on the time of day.
No, you will rarely find a direct danfo bus going straight from Oyingbo to Magodo. You must do a stopover. The most common method is to first go to Yaba or Ojota, and then take a second bus that drops you right at the Magodo gate along the expressway.
The safest time is during daylight hours, specifically from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Late at night, these interchanges become dark and lonely, which makes it easy for pickpockets and street boys (area boys) to harass commuters.
If you are going to Shangisha or the Lagos Secretariat area, you should drop at the Magodo Phase 2 gate (often called Secretariat or Shangisha bus stop) rather than going all the way down to the Berger end.