A highly practical and exhaustive transport guide for moving from Pako (around Cele/Isolo axis) to Coker along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway. This guide breaks down multiple route options, current inflated fares, safety tips, and landmarks to make your journey smooth.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM for off-peak smoothness. If traveling in the morning peak, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy build-up around Cele and Mile 2.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-14 to -9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke from Pako inner streets out to the main Cele Bus Stop on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
Board a standard yellow Danfo bus heading towards Mile 2. Make sure you inform the conductor you are dropping at Mile 2 under-bridge.
From Mile 2 under-bridge, walk to the Badagry Expressway face and enter a short-distance Danfo or Keke going towards Orile/Coker.
Tell the conductor or driver to drop you at Coker Bus Stop. Alight safely and check your surroundings.
Always hold your change (smaller notes) before entering the Danfo to avoid 'change friction' or getting paired with strangers by the conductor.
Keep your phone and wallet deep inside your bag, and carry your backpack on your chest when walking through Mile 2.
Confirm the destination with the conductor before your foot enters the vehicle.
Fares jump up fast when it starts to rain, so keep extra cash with you just in case.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at major junctions like Cele and Mile 2. Watch your pockets, phone, and bags closely, especially when it is dark or during heavy rushes. Avoid showing your expensive items in public.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT service connecting Pako directly inside, but once you hit the main Mile 2 to Coker axis, the Lagos Blue Line Rail runs nearby from Mile 2 towards Marina. Standard yellow Danfos remain the main choice for this specific short corridor.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 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
Because of current fuel price hikes and inflation, using public transport (Danfo and Keke) will cost you between ₦1,200 and ₦1,800 in total. If you choose a private ride-hailing app, expect to pay between ₦4,500 and ₦7,000 depending on traffic.
Mile 2 is highly active but requires serious alertness. It has a medium-to-high risk for pickpockets and bag snatchers, especially during early morning (5:00 AM - 6:30 AM) and late evening (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM). Stay on well-lit paths, move with the crowd, and keep your valuables hidden.
The best time to leave is during the mid-day window from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you must travel during morning peak hours, try to leave Pako by 6:00 AM before the heavy commercial vehicles and workers clog up the Cele and Mile 2 bottlenecks.
Yes, Coker and the surrounding Alaba Suru axis suffer from heavy flash flooding due to blocked drainage systems. When it rains heavily, the roads become very muddy and slow, travel time can double, and Danfo fares rise instantly.