Moving from Volkswagen (near Ojo/Alaba along the Badagry Expressway) to Ogba in Ikeja is a journey that cuts across Lagos from the West to the North-Central. Because of the long distance, you will need to take multiple commercial yellow buses (Danfos) or connect via key terminals like Oshodi or Mile 2. The trip requires careful planning because of heavy traffic around major markets and expressway construction zones.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, depart Volkswagen between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM for morning trips. For afternoon travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid traveling between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM unless you are prepared for heavy evening rush hour delays.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
10 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
13 to 18 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.2x)
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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Stand at the Volkswagen bus stop along the Badagry Expressway and board a yellow Danfo bus heading to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and walk to the park to board a direct Danfo heading to Oshodi.
At Oshodi Under-bridge or the main terminal, look for the buses loading directly to Ikeja Along or Agege/Ogba.
If your bus drops you at Ikeja Along, take a final short Danfo or enter a tricycle (Keke) straight into Ogba Bus Stop.
Always hold your smaller change (called 'Changer') in your hand before boarding to avoid fighting with conductors over balance.
Keep your phones, wallets, and bags zipped up and held tightly to your front when walking through Mile 2 and Oshodi spaces.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going inside Ogba or dropping at the expressway (Ikeja Along) before you enter.
If you notice passengers whispering or acting strange inside a Danfo, do not enter; wait for the next bus to avoid 'One-Chance' criminals.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but commuters must stay highly alert. Watch your pockets and bags closely at crowded bus stops like Mile 2, Oshodi, and Ikeja Under-Bridge where pickpockets operate. Avoid carrying your phone in your hand in slow-moving traffic, and do not board unbranded commercial vehicles (One-Chance) early in the morning or late at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
The Lagos Blue Line Rail is available nearby from Mile 2 to Marina, but it does not head towards Ogba. However, you can use the Red Line Rail if you connect from Oshodi to Agege, then take a short Keke or bus drop to Ogba. Standard BRT buses also run heavily along the Oshodi-Abule Egba corridor, which can help you bypass parts of the traffic.
Distance
36.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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 recent fuel price increases, the total cost by commercial yellow buses ranges from ₦2,300 to ₦3,500 for a one-way trip. If it rains or if you travel during the peak evening rush hour, fares can easily go higher.
No, there is no single direct BRT bus that moves from Volkswagen to Ogba. You have to take regular commercial buses (Danfos) to key exchange points like Oshodi or Ikeja Along, then take another bus or Keke to enter Ogba.
The safest time is between 6:30 AM and 6:30 PM when the streets are fully bright and crowded. Avoid moving through major transit parks like Mile 2 or Oshodi very early in the morning (before 5:00 AM) or late at night (after 9:00 PM) to avoid street boys and hoodlums.
If traffic blocks the road completely at Mile 2, you can safely drop from the bus, use the pedestrian bridges to cross the gridlock, and walk to the next active bus stop to board another vehicle heading towards Oshodi. This saves you hours of sitting inside an unmoving bus.