Moving from Pako (around Isolo/Mushin axis) to Alausa (the Lagos State Secretariat) requires navigating the busy Oshodi transport hub. Due to high fuel prices and traffic, you must plan your route carefully using standard yellow commercial buses (Danfo), connecting buses, or ride-hailing services.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Pako between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. For off-peak afternoon travel, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM is usually free. In the evening, avoid returning between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM unless you are ready for severe gridlock.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
10 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
19 to 24 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Pako Bus Stop and board a yellow Danfo bus heading straight to Oshodi Interchange.
Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge / Interchange, walk through the pedestrian walkway, and find the park for buses going to Ikeja or Alausa / Secretariat.
Board a second Danfo heading to Berger or Ketu that passes through Alausa, or take a direct shuttle bus going straight to Secretariat/Alausa.
Tell the conductor you will drop at 'Secretariat Bus Stop' or 'Alausa Under-bridge'. Drop there and take a short walk or enter a Keke directly into your final office address.
Always hold your change ('wuru') before entering the bus so you do not clash with the conductor.
Confirm the bus destination from the conductor before you put your leg inside the vehicle.
Keep your bag in front of your chest when walking through the crowded areas of Oshodi.
If you have a Cowry Card, use the regulated BRT buses at Oshodi Terminal 1 to save money on the second leg of the trip.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at Oshodi Interchange and multi-lane bus stops, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, avoid counting money openly, and watch out for pickpockets or 'one-chance' fake commercial vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. You can access the Cowry-card operated BRT buses and the Lagos Red Line Rail Mass Transit at Oshodi Interchange to move towards Ikeja/Alausa corridors, which helps to bypass regular Danfo traffic.
Distance
15.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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
Apapa Oshodi Expressway
Due to current fuel prices and inflation, budget between ₦1,300 and ₦2,500 if you are using public commercial buses (Danfo). If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦6,500 and ₦9,500 depending on traffic surge.
No, there is no direct BRT bus from Pako to Alausa. You must first take a regular bus to Oshodi Interchange, and from the Oshodi Terminal, you can board the regulated BRT buses that head towards the Ikeja/Secretariat corridor.
The fastest way during peak rush hours is to take a bus from Pako to Oshodi, then enter the Lagos Red Line train or use a registered motorcycle (if available on approved inner routes) to skip the bottleneck at the main highway junctions.
Stay in well-lit areas near the security outposts or inside the main terminal buildings. Do not wander into dark corners under the bridge. Look for white buses or heavily occupied commercial vehicles heading towards major hubs, or use a ride-hailing app to pick you up from a secure landmark like a filling station.