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Moving from the corporate hub of Victoria Island to Ajao Estate near the international airport involves crossing from the Island to the Mainland. Because of current high fuel prices and heavy traffic, this journey requires good planning. You can choose to use regular yellow buses (Danfo), standard air-conditioned buses, or ride-hailing services depending on your budget and how much comfort you want.
Distance
28.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
How Road Be Now
Optimal night travel conditions. Roads are clear and fast.
Hold-up delay
No delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short commercial bus or walk from your office in Victoria Island to CMS Bus Stop.
At CMS, board a big yellow Danfo bus or a regulated Lagos State bus heading straight to Oshodi.
Walk to the local park at Oshodi and enter a direct Danfo heading towards Mile 2 or Cele, and tell the conductor you will drop at Ajao Estate bus stop.
Take a local tricycle (Keke) or a mini-bus (Korope) from the junction into the main streets of Ajao Estate.
Always hold small change (legal tender notes) to pay the conductor to avoid arguments that can delay you.
Keep your bag in front of you at Oshodi bus stop, especially when it is crowded.
Ask the driver or conductor if the bus is going through the expressway or the inner local road before you enter.
Because of fuel price increases, if you use public Danfo buses, you will spend between ₦1,800 and ₦3,400 in total. If you choose a private ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦8,500 and ₦13,000 depending on traffic surge.
No, there is no single direct BRT bus. You have to take a connection. The best option is to move from Victoria Island to CMS, then take a large regulated Lagos State bus (LBSL) from CMS to Oshodi, before taking a final short bus or Keke to Ajao Estate.
The safest time is during daylight hours, between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM. If you are traveling late at night, avoid walking alone in dark corners of the Oshodi under-bridge area and stay where there are many people.
Expect fares to go up immediately and traffic to slow down. If you are still on the Island, it is best to wait out the heavy downpour in a safe building because roads leading to the Mainland like Oshodi and Eko Bridge can become heavily blocked with water.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Morning off-peak is 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. For evening travel, leave before 4:00 PM or wait until after 8:30 PM to avoid the worst gridlock.
Safety Rating
Medium - Safe during the day but requires high alertness at night. Watch out for pickpockets at Oshodi Interchange and under-bridge areas. Keep your phone and wallet secure inside the bus.
BRT / Rail / Water
Partial. You can use the regulated blue buses (LBSL) from CMS to Oshodi, which operate like BRT. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue Line) is available from Marina to Mile 2, but it does not directly serve the Oshodi-Ajao Estate corridor.
How Road Be Now
Optimal night travel conditions. Roads are clear and fast.
Hold-up delay
No delay
* Based on regular route reports
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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30-60 Min
Same-day
₦6,700
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
3 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.23x)
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue