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A comprehensive commuter guide covering the trip from Victoria Garden City (VGC) on the Island to the commercial hub of Allen Avenue in Ikeja on the Mainland. This guide maps out the best routes using yellow commercial buses (Danfos), corporate buses, and ride-hailing services while factoring in current high transportation costs.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
β¦2,600 - β¦3,800
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Walk or take a short local ride from your estate zone out to the main VGC Express Bus Stop.
Board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) heading towards CMS or Obalende, and tell the conductor you will drop off at the major mainland transit junction.
At Oworonshoki, cross over the pedestrian bridge and board a connecting Danfo going directly to Ikeja.
From Ikeja Under-Bridge, take a short, direct tricycle (Keke Marwa) or a brief walk down to the beginning of the avenue.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a short local ride from your estate zone out to the main VGC Express Bus Stop.
Board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) heading towards CMS or Obalende, and tell the conductor you will drop off at the major mainland transit junction.
At Oworonshoki, cross over the pedestrian bridge and board a connecting Danfo going directly to Ikeja.
From Ikeja Under-Bridge, take a short, direct tricycle (Keke Marwa) or a brief walk down to the beginning of the avenue.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the VGC β Allen Avenue corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦9,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, it is best to leave VGC between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. If you miss that early window, wait until the post-rush hour period from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM when the traffic reduces significantly.
Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert, especially at major mainland junctions. Keep your phones and wallets secure inside your bags at crowded spots like Oshodi, Ojota, and Ikeja Under-Bridge to avoid pickpockets. Avoid flashing expensive items when boarding public buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or rail line linking VGC to Allen Avenue. However, you can connect to the standard Lagos BRT corridor once you get to Ojota or use the Cowry card system on the regulated mass transit buses heading towards Mainland hubs.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the VGC β Allen Avenue corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦9,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Allen Avenue β VGC
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