Moving from Volkswagen (near Ojo Alaba) to Amuwo Odofin involves traveling along the busy Badagry Expressway corridor. This guide provides the most reliable routes using yellow commercial buses (Danfos), tricycles (Kekes), and ride-hailing options, taking into current high fuel prices and traffic realities.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, depart early between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM, or during the off-peak afternoon hours between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Evening rush hour starts from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM when fares also tend to go up.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
16 to 21 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.23x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at the Volkswagen bus stop along the Badagry Expressway and board a yellow Danfo bus heading towards Mile 2 or Maza Maza.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Maza Maza bus stop or Mile 2 under-bridge. Ensure you get your change before the bus stops.
From Mile 2 under-bridge, walk to the Keke park and enter a tricycle going straight into Amuwo Odofin or Festac 1st Avenue.
Drop at your final destination inside Amuwo Odofin (such as Fatgbems, Apple Junction, or 2nd Avenue).
Always hold small change ('change' or 'loose money') like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to avoid fights with the conductor.
Confirm the exact bus stop destination from the driver or conductor before you put your leg inside the vehicle.
If the traffic at Trade Fair is totally locked down, look for Okada riders to take you through backstreets to Old Ojo Road.
Keep your bags zipped tight and held in front of you when walking through the crowded crowds at Mile 2.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major bus stops like Iyana Iba, Mile 2, and Maza Maza, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Pickpockets operate heavily in crowded spaces. Keep your phone and wallet secure inside your bag. Avoid pulling out large cash or expensive gadgets at the bus stop.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos Blue Rail line runs from Mile 2 towards Marina, but it does not directly link Volkswagen to Amuwo Odofin yet. Standard BRT lanes are available on parts of the Badagry Expressway, but commercial Danfo buses and Kekes remain the primary options for this specific inner-city commute.
Distance
14.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+5 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.
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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
Badagry Expressway
Because of current fuel price hikes and transport inflation, a public trip using Danfo and Keke will cost you between ₦1,300 and ₦2,200. If you decide to use ride-hailing apps like Bolt or Uber, expect to spend between ₦5,500 and ₦9,000 depending on the level of traffic jam.
It is not very safe after 8:30 PM. The Mile 2 under-bridge and Maza Maza axis become dark and lonely, making them hotspots for 'one-chance' criminals and pickpockets. If you must travel late, use a private ride-hailing car or ensure you move in groups and do not display your phone.
The fastest way to beat the heavy traffic at Trade Fair and Iyana Iba is to leave your house very early (before 6:30 AM). Alternatively, you can use the Old Ojo Road route via Keke connections to bypass the large trucks and trailers parked on the main Badagry Expressway.
No, the Blue Rail line stops at the main Mile 2 station. From the Mile 2 station, you will still need to take a short walk down to the park and board a local Keke or small bus to take you into the inner streets of Amuwo Odofin.