A simple guide to traveling from Surulere to the busy Balogun Market using public buses or private cars.
Distance
11.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1,200
Current Status
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Est. Delay
+81 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Go to a major bus stop like Ojuelegba, Barracks, or Stadium.
Enter a yellow bus going to 'CMS' or 'Lagos Island'.
Tell the conductor you will drop at 'Apongbon' or 'Idumota'.
Walk for about 5 minutes into the Balogun Market area.
Hold your bag tightly in front of you.
Carry 'change' (small notes) to pay the bus conductor.
Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.
Go early in the morning to beat the heavy traffic.
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It takes about 30 to 60 minutes, but it can be longer if there is heavy traffic on the bridge.
Yes, if you take the Blue BRT bus from Stadium stop to CMS, you must use your Cowry Card.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are good. The market is very crowded on Saturdays and mostly closed on Sundays.