This route is not as common as a lot of other high traffic ones mainly because a bus transport company that goes to Lagos from Jos will definitely pass through Ibadan, so most people just use a bus that's going to Lagos, and will pass through Ibadan. This trip is usally undertaken at night because of the long distance, but you can always find the random independent driver who will go during the day.
The bus stops passengers at and from there you can get a taxi to your final destination.
Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State is 831 kilometres away from Jos, capital of Plateau State.
Address: Behind Rwang Pam Stadium, Terminus, Jos.
Phone: 08033286521, 08035060880
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bonnywaymotors.com/
Address: Behind Rwang Pam Stadium, Terminus, Jos.
Phone: 08065587947
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ysgtransport.com/
Address: Hallmark Home Plaza, 7/9, Luggard Road, (Former UTC Motors), Jos.
Phone: 09032909262
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abctransport.com/
Address: Behind Rwang Pam Stadium, Terminus, Jos.
Phone: 08022641872
Website: http://www.godblessezenwata.com/
A bus ticket to Ibadan will cost less than a ticket to Lagos even though you're getting on a Lagos bus, so that's around NGN6500 to NGN8000, depending on the bus company.
You should consider these factors to consider when choosing a transport company
Budget: Ask yourself how much you can spare for the trip. Due to the massive competition, the different transport companies have reasonable differences in price, so choosing a transport company based on your budget for this route is valid.
Convenience: ABC transport that offers sprint service for customers that don't want to travel overnight, and all the other buses are coaches that travel at night. On this route, I would advice night travel because of the length of the journey, and the fact that if you leave Jos as early as 6am, you could get to Ibadan as late as 10pm, and that's far from convenient. If you don't mind sitting the cramped quarters of a smaller vehicle and arriving at night, then you can travel by day.
Proximity to your home: This isn't really a huge factor as the size of the coaches commonly used for this route makes it impossible for them to pick and drop off passengers just anywhere, so most of the bus companies along this route have one designated terminals for boarding and have one spot for getting off when you get to Ibadan.
The coaches that ply this route have massive underbellies for luggage, so this is one of those road trips where you can travel with as many luggage as you'd like, even though there might be a small, extra cost attached to it. Keep the following in mind when packing.
This is an all night bus trip so it takes an average of 15 to 16 hours.
There's very little snack options on this trip as most fast food restaurants aren't open all night, and vendors have to sleep, so this leaves you with the random drinks seller at a filling station or a suya seller whose meat you cannot vouch for so I would advice you to bring your own snacks.
The snack issue is not that big of a problem since you're travelling at night-time, and if you don't normally eat in the middle of the night, you'll be just fine.
For up to date information on bus fares and routes, please contact the transport companies directly as these are subject to change at any time at their discretion.
Safe Journey!