Moving from Palmgrove to Sabo (Yaba) is a short but very busy journey across mainland Lagos. The route connects commuters from the popular Ikorodu Road axis straight down into the commercial and educational heart of Yaba via standard public buses, connecting mini-buses, or private rides.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Morning off-peak (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) or early afternoon. Avoid 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM to escape heavy traffic.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
24 to 29 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.12x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+4 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Palmgrove Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road and board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) heading towards Yaba or Ojuelegba.
Stay inside the bus as it drives past Onipanu and Fadeyi. Tell the conductor you will drop at Jibowu Bus Stop.
Alight at Jibowu, cross over to the other side safely, and look for a short-distance Danfo or a Keke NAPEP going directly into Sabo or Yaba.
Ride down Herbert Macaulay Way and drop at Sabo Bus Stop, right next to the popular market or the police station.
Always carry smaller Naira notes (change) to avoid rough arguments with Danfo conductors who lack balance.
Hold your phone and wallet tightly when dropping at Jibowu or Yaba Under-bridge, especially in the evening.
If you are confused, ask food vendors or shop owners for directions rather than random boys standing around the park.
Check the body of the Danfo for the official Lagos State yellow and black stripes to ensure it is a registered public bus.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Safe during daylight but requires high alertness at night due to pickpockets and area boys around Jibowu and Yaba Under-bridge.
BRT / Rail / Water
Lagos BRT buses run heavily along the main Ikorodu Road corridor from Palmgrove down to Fadeyi, but you must enter standard Danfo or Keke to branch into Sabo via Herbert Macaulay Way. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Red Line) passes nearby at Yaba station.
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
35 mins
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+4 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
Ikorodu Road
No. You can only use your Cowry card on the big BRT buses from Palmgrove down Ikorodu road to stops like Fadeyi. To complete the trip into Sabo proper, you must use cash for the regular Danfo, Korope, or Keke.
Fares are heavily tied to traffic congestion and fuel costs. During morning rush hours when everyone is rushing to work, or evening closing hours, high demand and gridlock cause conductors to increase prices to cover their fuel usage.
During daytime, it is very safe and many people walk it to save money. However, walking this stretch after 8:00 PM is dangerous because the lighting is poor and hoodlums frequently operate around the dark corners.
Honestly, tracking a lost item in a yellow Danfo is extremely difficult unless you noted down the bus registration number or the specific park association (NURTW) where the bus loads. It is best to double-check your seat before stepping out.