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Moving from Palmgrove to Epe takes you from the heart of the Mainland down to the far eastern edge of the Island. The journey can look short on paper, but because of heavy traffic on the Lekki-Epe expressway and around major construction zones, it can swallow up your time. By choosing the right combination of yellow buses (Danfo), express garage cars, or ride-hailing services, you can safely navigate this cross-city trip without spending your whole day on the road.
Distance
78.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦3,100 - ₦4,500
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+210 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the Palmgrove Bus Stop on Ikorodu road and board a straight Danfo bus heading down to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende under-bridge, then walk into the main park and enter a large commercial bus or Danfo going straight to Ajah.
Alight at the Ajah final bus stop, cross over the pedestrian bridge or walk carefully to the Epe garage located just past the flyover.
Board a direct Danfo or a coastal bus heading straight into Epe town and drop at the Fish Market or T-Junction.
Always enter the bus with your change ('change' or smaller naira notes) to avoid fierce arguments with the conductor.
Keep your phones and bags tucked away safely inside your main bag when waiting or moving inside the Obalende and Ajah parks.
If the bus conductor says he is not entering Epe town directly, make sure he states exactly where his final 'stop' will be before you board.
Check the tires and overall state of the Danfo bus if you are traveling during rainy days to avoid getting stranded mid-way.
If you are using public yellow buses (Danfo) all through, you should budget between ₦3,100 and ₦4,500. If you pick the express salon cars or Sienna options, it will cost you about ₦4,500 to ₦6,500 depending on the time of day.
No, there is no direct BRT route from Palmgrove down to Epe. You can only use the BRT system for the first part of your journey from Palmgrove to Obalende, after which you must board standard buses or express cars to finish the trip.
On a normal day with average moving traffic, the trip will take about 2 hours to 2.5 hours. However, if you get caught up in heavy rush-hour traffic around Sangotedo and Ajah, the travel time can easily stretch to 3.5 hours or more.
While there are no direct public ferries running from Palmgrove or Yaba to Epe town, you can take a ferry from CMS or Falomo down to Badore or Ikorodu terminal, and then enter a short road taxi or bus to complete your journey into Epe.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, leave Palmgrove very early between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, or move during the off-peak hours between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Safe during daylight but you must stay alert at night. Watch your pockets at major crowded garages like Obalende and Ajah.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT is available along the first leg of your trip from Palmgrove down to Fadeyi or Obalende. However, there is no BRT corridor or active rail line running from Ajah down to Epe town.
How Road Be Now
Peak morning rush. Expect significant delays at major intersections and bridges.
Hold-up delay
+210 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
11 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
14 to 19 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.19x)
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Areas Affected
Ikorodu Road