Go to a major interstate motor park in Zaria. Reliable companies like Peace Mass Transit, GIGM (God is Good Motors), or GUO Transport often have booking offices around Sabon Gari or along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. Book your ticket in advance, especially during peak seasons or holidays.

Depart Zaria. The bus will head south, connecting to the A2 highway, also known as the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. You'll pass through the outskirts of Kaduna.

Continue on the A2, bypassing Abuja via Nnamdi Azikwe Way. Your bus will typically use this route to avoid entering the congested Abuja city center.

Proceed on the A2, heading towards Lokoja. This is a significant stretch, and Lokoja often serves as the first major rest stop where passengers can stretch, use facilities, and buy refreshments.

From Lokoja, continue south on the A2, passing through areas like Okene. The road quality can vary in sections, but it's mostly a federal highway.

The journey continues towards Benin City. Your bus will likely use a bypass to navigate around Benin, connecting to F116 and then Agbor road Main.

Travel from Agbor towards Asaba. This segment is generally well-maintained and leads directly to the Asaba-Onitsha axis.

From Asaba, the bus will connect to A232, then the Onitsha-Asaba Road, leading to the new Second Niger Bridge. This bridge helps to significantly reduce travel time and congestion that was common at the old Onitsha Head Bridge.

After crossing the Second Niger Bridge, you'll merge onto the Onitsha - Owerri Road. This road leads directly into Owerri.

Upon entering Owerri, the bus will navigate through main roads like F229, A6, and eventually Tetlow Road, which is a major artery in the city, leading to the company's terminal.

Arrive at your transport company's terminal in Owerri (e.g., Peace Mass Transit terminal on Egbu Road, GIGM terminal, ABC Transport terminal). From here, you can take a local Keke Napep or taxi to your final destination within Owerri.