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How to get fromCalabar to Ile-Ifeby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calabar to Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ifetaxi taxi
    15h 27m
    $62–73

  2. Drive  621.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Calabar to Ile-Ifecar car 621.1 km
    9h 7m
    $24–34

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Ile-Ifetaxi taxi 621.1 km
    9h 7m
    $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 Ile-Ifetaxi taxi
    15h 36m
    $43–81

  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 Ile-Ifetaxi taxi
    26h 6m
    $61–109

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,084.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Calabar, Nigeria and Ile-Ife, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Calabar to Ile-Ife. 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 Ile-Ife. Alternatively, you can drive from Calabar to Ile-Ife in around 9h 7m.

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