This guide breaks down the complete trip from Shomolu (Yaba/Onipanu axis) to the Lagos State University (LASU) Main Campus in Ojo. Because of the long distance cutting across mainland hubs, your travel time relies heavily on Lagos traffic behavior around major choke points. Using commercial transport will require taking multiple buses to transition safely from the Ikorodu Road corridor down to the Badagry Expressway flank.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the extreme morning rush hour, leave Shomolu between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. For off-peak afternoon movement, the best window is between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM before the evening gridlock builds up.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
0 to 5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your location in Shomolu to Onipanu Bus Stop or Pedro Bus Stop on Ikorodu Road.
Board a direct Danfo bus or a yellow coaster bus heading towards Oshodi Interchange.
From Oshodi, locate the buses loading for Mile 2 and follow the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway down.
Walk down to Mile 2 Isale (Under-bridge) or the Badagry Expressway loading area, then board a final Danfo heading towards Okokomaiko or Agbara, and drop off directly at the LASU Gate.
Always carry smaller denominations of naira notes (change) to avoid messy arguments with conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in front of your chest when walking through the crowd at Mile 2 Under-bridge.
Listen carefully to the conductor; do not enter a bus marked 'Short-trip' unless you want to spend extra money breaking the journey down.
Keep your phone away from open windows inside the Danfo to prevent street boys from snatching it in slow-moving traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be highly alert at major transit hubs like Oshodi and Mile 2. Keep your phone and wallet safe inside your bag, especially when moving through crowds or waiting under the bridges.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, you can use the BRT system from Fadeyi/Onipanu down to Oshodi, or catch standard commercial buses. The Lagos Blue Line Rail runs from Marina to Mile 2, which helps if you connect via the Island, but the direct Shomolu corridor depends on road buses.
Distance
31.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦2,400 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 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
Ikorodu Road
The cheapest way is taking a multi-leg Danfo journey. You move from Shomolu to Oshodi, connect from Oshodi to Mile 2, and then board a final bus from Mile 2 down to the LASU Gate. This keeps your total fare within the ₦2,400 to ₦3,500 range, compared to expensive ride-hailing options.
If you leave early in the morning (around 6:00 AM), it will take about 1.5 to 2 hours. However, if you get caught up in the heavy traffic at Oshodi or the chaotic market bottlenecks at Iyana Iba during peak hours, the travel time can easily stretch past 3 hours.
It is not recommended to commute this route late at night. Major transit points like Mile 2 Under-bridge and Iyana Iba become dark and highly unsafe after 8:00 PM due to pickpockets and hoodlums. If you must travel late, try to use a reliable private car or a ride-hailing service.
No, you cannot use your Cowry Card for the entire trip. The Cowry Card works on the Lagos State regulated BRT buses (like the ones from Fadeyi to Oshodi). Once you move past Oshodi towards Mile 2 and LASU, you will need to pay with physical cash inside the regular yellow Danfo buses.