How to Get to Surulere from Anywhere in Lagos (+Cheapest Routes)

It’s annoying…

You’d ask for directions to Surulere online, only for someone to hit you with “Just order an Uber” as money grows on trees.  Some of us just want the cheapest way to get there, which means hopping on a bus.

Lagos roads can be confusing, especially with all these new road constructions. If you don’t already know your way around, figuring out how to get to Surulere by bus can be confusing.

That’s why this guide is here! No long talk – we’ll show you the easiest way to get to Surulere from places like Oshodi, Yaba, Ikorodu, Agege, Berger, Iyana Ipaja, Mile 2, Ajah, Ikotun, and more.

Plus, we’ll break down how much you should budget for transport and what the trip is like.

If you’re about to step out, let’s get straight to it!

How to Get to Masha Surulere From Ajah

If you’re leaving Ajah, your first step is to head to Obalende. Depending on where you are in Ajah (for example, if you’re in Ikota), here’s what you do:

1. Catch a Danfo bus from Ikota that goes to Obalende or the CMS bus stop.
2. Once you arrive, look for a bus going to Ojuelegba and tell the driver you want to get off at the National Stadium.
3. At the National Stadium, hop on a keke (tricycle) and ask to be dropped off at the Masha bus stop.

For your return trip, if you’re near the Lawanson bus stop in Surulere, it’s best to catch a bus to CMS. There, you’ll find buses going to Lekki/Ajah.

How to Get to Surulere From Oshodi

Oshodi isn’t the capital of Lagos, but it’s like the central hub – you can easily get to almost any part of the city from there, including Surulere.

When you arrive at the terminal area in Oshodi, you might hear conductors calling for a direct bus to Surulere. If you find one, that’s the easiest option.

However, the most common route is through Ojuelegba:

• Take a bus to Ojuelegba and get down at the last stop (under the bridge).
• Board a bus heading to the National Stadium and let the conductor know you’re going to Adeniran Ogunsanya.
• Once you get to the Stadium, ask people around for directions – it’s a well-known street close by.
• You can either take another Keke to Shitta or just walk from the National Stadium to Adeniran Ogunsanya. It is not far at all
• If needed, take a tricycle or cab to your exact destination.

This method also works for getting to other areas of Surulere – just ask for directions when you arrive.

How to Get to Surulere From Gbagada

Gbagada is Close to the Third Mainland Bridge, which provides access to Lagos Island and Mainland.

So, getting to Surulere from this place isn’t hard at all because it’s connected to the Oworonshoki-Oshodi Expressway, which provides access to the Mainland.

1. Take a bus from Gbagada to Anthony’s bus stop.
2. Cross to the other side of the expressway and board a danfo heading to the National Stadium bus stop.
3. When you get down, walk to your right until you reach Shitta Roundabout.
4. From Shitta, take a keke (tricycle) to any part of Surulere, including Aguda.

How to Get to Surulere From Lekki

Coming from Lekki to Surulere is very simple.

1. Take a bus from Lekki Phase 1 to Costain.
2. At Costain, hop on a keke (tricycle) to Bode Thomas.
3. Once you arrive at Bode Thomas, you’re already in Surulere. From there, you can easily take another Keke to your final destination.

How to Get to Surulere From Ikotun

I know of two main ways to get to Surulere from Ikotun. How fast each of these routes is depends on where you’re coming from in Ikotun.

The first way is:

1. Take a bus from Ikotun to Iyana Ipaja.
2. From Iyana Ipaja, look for a bus going to Yaba.
3. At Yaba, board a bus or keke heading to Surulere.

(Some people suggest going through Shomolu from Iyana Ipaja, but it’s a longer route.)

Another way is to:

1. Take a bus or bike from Ikotun to Cele Express.
2. Cross to the other side of the expressway.
3. Take a bike or keke to Masha, Kilo, or your destination in Surulere.

How to Get to Surulere From Abule Egba

If you’re coming from Abule Egba, the first thing to do is stand on the right side of the expressway – the side going toward Ile-Epo, not the one heading to Sango.

This is important because taking the wrong side means you’ll end up in the wrong direction.

When you get to the bridge area at Abule Egba or any busstop before there, you’ll hear bus conductors shouting “Agege! Agege!” That’s your next stop. Hop on a bus to Agege and alight when you get there.

Now, cross over to the other side of the bridge. That’s where you’ll find buses going straight to Surulere. If you don’t see one immediately, don’t panic.

Just ask any bus driver (not the Agberos shouting at the park) where to find a Surulere-bound bus, they’ll gladly point you in the right direction.

How to Get to Surulere From Ikorodu

If you’re at Ikorodu Garage, you’ll notice those big red buses heading to Ojuelegba-Costain. That’s your best option. Board one and stop at Ojuelegba.

Once you arrive, walk down to the underbridge – that’s where you’ll find keke (tricycles) or Korope (small buses) going to places like Shitta, Masha, or wherever you’re headed in Surulere.

What About BRT?

Some people prefer using BRT buses, but there’s a small issue – they won’t take you straight to Ojuelegba. Instead, they’ll stop at Costain or CMS.

If you must take a BRT, a better option is to:

1. Take a BRT to Fadeyi.
2. From there, get a bus to Ojuelegba.
3. Then follow the same steps – head to the underbridge and take a keke to your final destination.

How to Get to Surulere From Agege

From Agege, you’ll find buses going straight to Surulere. If you don’t see one immediately, don’t panic.

Just ask any bus driver (not the Agberos shouting at the park) where to find a Surulere-bound bus – they’ll gladly point you in the right direction.

However, if you don’t see, you can still enter Oshodi from Agege, then from Oshodi to Ojuelegba.

Once you get to Ojuelegba, you can use keke to reach your destination in Surulere.

For example, if you’re going to Kernel Park, you’ll take a keke to Bode Thomas and stop at Amosu Street.

How to Get to Surulere From Berger

There are many Danfo buses in Berger calling Oshodi.

So when you get to Oshodi, board a bus going to Ojelegba.

Then you follow the same procedure.

But sometimes, it’s possible to get a direct Surulere bus from Ojuelegba.

How to Get to Surulere From Iyana Ipaja

There are many ways to get to Surulere from Iyana Ipaja.

1. Walk past the bridge at Iyana Ipaja (near God is Good Motors park).
2. Look for a direct bus to Yaba – they’re usually available there.
3. Once you get to Yaba, you can easily find a keke or bus going to Oshodi where you can then get to Ojuelegba.

Or you can take a bus to Ikeja.

From Ikeja, board a bus to Agege and then to Oshodi. At Oshodi, you may find a direct bus to Surulere. If there’s none, go through Mushin – you’ll find buses heading to Surulere there.

How to Get to Surulere From Mile 2

From Mile 2, take a bus to Costain roundabout, and drop at Doyin bus stop on the way.

Once you highlight at Doyin Bustop, cross over and take a mini-bus to the Masha bus stop.

There’s a roundabout at Masha bus stop, which is the start of Ogunlana Drive.

You can walk down Ogunlana drive to your destination or take a tricycle going to Ojuelegba, depending on where exactly you’re going in Surulere.

How to Get to Surulere From Sango

There is more than one way to reach Surulere from Sango, depending on where exactly you’re heading in Surulere.

But generally, you’d:

• Take a bus from Sango to Oshodi.
• From Oshodi, board a bus heading to Ojuelegba, Stadium, Barracks, or Costain.
• Get down at the Stadium underbridge.

But in a case where you’re going to areas in Surulere like the Adeniran Ogunsanya Shoprite.

At Oshodi, board a bus to Mushin (Ap). From Mushin, get a bus to Ojuelegba or Randle Avenue. From Randle, take a keke (Maruwa) to Adeniran Ogunsanya or Shoprite.

How Much to Get to Surulere By Bus?

The total amount you’ll spend on transport depends on where you’re coming from in Lagos.

But generally, if you have ₦4,000 to ₦5,000, that should cover your to-and-fro transport costs using public buses.

I’m giving this price range as an estimate because, in Nigeria, transport fares can change overnight—one day, Agege to Abule Egba is ₦300, and the next day, it’s ₦400 because fuel prices went up. All these small increases add up.

So, with at least ₦4,000, you’re good to go no matter where you’re coming from. If you’re coming from a closer location, you’ll likely have some change left.

I hope these directions help you.