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How to get fromCalabar to Ilesaby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calabar to Ilesa by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi via Apapa

    best
    1. Take the bus from Calabar to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ilesataxi taxi
    15h 48m
    $63–75

  2. Drive 613.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calabar to Ilesacar car 613.1 km
    9h 13m
    $24–34

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Ilesataxi taxi 613.1 km
    9h 13m
    $50–65

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calabar to Jibowu Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ilesataxi taxi
    15h 58m
    $45–84

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Calabar to Abujabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Abuja to Ibadanbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ilesataxi taxi
    26h 27m
    $63–112

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabar to Ilesa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,109.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Calabar, Nigeria and Ilesa, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Calabar to Ilesa. However, you can take the bus to Lagos Maza Maza, take the taxi to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Ilesa. Alternatively, you can drive from Calabar to Ilesa in around 9h 13m.

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