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Traveling from Ibadan to Abuja or vice versa is quite a long-haul journey. There are several exciting aspects of going on this journey, aspects as sightseeing, exploring new places, making memories, and meeting new people, however, traveling doesn’t need to be a hubby to be exciting. A trip one can recount with a deep breath is taking a journey from Ibadan to Abuja or from Abuja to Ibadan. Abuja is the federal capital territory of Nigeria.

It is filled with several tourist attractions and is doubtlessly a bustling city; Ibadan, on the other hand, is a well-known ancient city in western Nigeria. While Ibadan is the third most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano. This explains why a lot of vehicles ply Ibadan to Abuja as well as Abuja to Ibadan route daily. The best inter-city transport company to take this journey is Peace Mass Transit(PMT).

In this article, you will find quite useful information you need to travel with PMT from Ibadan to Abuja and from Abuja to Ibadan. You will also learn about things to expect along the way, how to board a bus, how much transport fare is, and lots more. This blog will satisfy your curiosity.

How to book a bus ticket from Ibadan to Abuja?
Making inquiries about your journey and knowing where to find buses for your trip is the first step to traveling. Now, the world has evolved to the point where you no longer need to meet physically with a driver to make inquiries about your journey. As long as you have a smartphone and an internet connection, all your travel appointments and bus bookings can be done right in the comfort of your room. All you have to do is visit the Peace Mass Transit website and book a seat on a comfortable bus or download the PMT mobile app.
To book a bus going from Ibadan to Lagos or Abuja to Ibadan on the PMT website, you must first provide information about your terminal (location), your travel destination, your preferred departure date, and finally the number of seats you want to book (you might have to book for multiple bus seats if traveling with partners, friends or family).

Where to board a bus going to Abuja from Ibadan?
After getting a bus reservation, the next step towards your travel is finding your way to the nearest PMT terminal. Peace Mass Transit is the biggest transport company in Nigeria with over 3,000 buses. You can always find the nearest Peace Park to your location on the website https://pmt.ng.
If you are traveling from Ibadan to Abuja, you can board a bus or access your already reserved bus at the PMT terminal in Ibadan located at No 4/5 Owerri Road by Nwafor Orizu Roundabout, Umudim, Ibadan, and to make inquiries you can phone the Park on 080-5669-7009.
However, if you are traveling from Abuja to Onitsha, you can book a bus online and report with your reservation code for boarding at the PMT terminal in Abuja, Samonda Old Airport, UI/Sango Rd, Abuja. You can put a phone call across to the Depot Manager via 080-5509-1851.
On the other hand, if you are traveling from Abuja to Ibadan, you can find the PMT park/ terminal in Abuja at;

9 Shagari Road, Opposite Market, Bwarri, Abuja - 08056697034
Along Abuja/Lokoja Expressway, Opp. Brifina Hotel, Tagiri - 08055091833
Kukwaba Market and Transit Park, Kubwa, Abuja - 08055091830
Gwagwalada Road, Near Secretariat Junction - 08055091858
By Last Bus Stop, Keffi Road, Mararaba - 08055091822
Near Fruit Market, Zuba, Abuja - 08055091831

How much is a bus ticket from Ibadan to Abuja?
The current PMT bus ticket price for traveling from Ibadan to Abuja, Utako is ₦10, 000 This is the most affordable cost. You can always get the updated price from the Peace Mass Transit website at Ibadan to Abuja by PMT Bus.

Abuja to Ibadan by PMT current price list?
The current PMT bus ticket price for traveling from Abuja, Gwagwalada to Ibadan is ₦8,500, while, Abuja, Kubwa to Ibadan is ₦9, 000. Amongst other inter-city transport companies, Peace Mass Transit offers the most affordable rate with a discount if you take a bus reservation online.

How far is Ibadan to Abuja?
There are several routes to travel this distance but the popular route from Ibadan to Abuja passes through Ibadan - Ife - Igede - Oye - Kabba - Lokoja - Gwagwalada - Abuja. This information is according to the direction on google maps. In practice, the distance and duration of your journey depend on your take-off point, your travel destination, the travel route and also the condition of the road, and sometimes, the season. Poor weather and/or bad roads definitely will elongate the time spent traveling.

Interesting places to visit in Ibadan
Ibadan is also an interesting place to visit. It is known to be one of the largest cities in West Africa located in Oyo state. It is also known to be a place of culture and history, this explains the frequent visit of tourists and visitors. Ibadan has a peaceful environment and it has several exciting, educative, and fun places like the UI Zoo, Agodi garden, Top fat art gallery, Od’ua museum, Cocoa house, and of course, hotels and eateries are also the order of the day in Ibadan.

Interesting places to visit in Abuja
Abuja is a cosmopolitan city, considered the most expensive city in Nigeria, and filled with various interesting and significant places worth visiting. As a first traveler from Ibadan to Abuja, it is usual to be curious about these places. There is the millennium park located in the Maitama district, BMT garden at Wuse, Trukadero place also at Wuse, NYSC camp located at Kubwa, Jabi lake/Jabi lake mall, which is just a few minutes drive away from Abuja city center between Shoprite mall and Nara hotel, there are also other several beautiful and picturesque places within Abuja.

Travel Tips
Traveling from Ibadan to Abuja and vice versa is quite a distance, as mentioned earlier and there are some travel tips you should keep in mind while preparing for your journey. These travel guidelines apply to any inter-city travel experience in Nigeria, name from/to Abuja, Abakaliki, Abuja, Afikpo, Akure, Asaba, Awka, Benin, Calabar, Ekiti, Enugu, Enugu Ezike, Abuja, Ibafo, Ikom, Ilorin, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Aba, Mararaba, Minna, Nkpor, Ibadan, Nsukka, Obollo, Afor, Onitsha, Owerri, Port Harcourt, Suleja, Umuahia, Uyo, Warri, Yenagoa, etc

Book a bus online. Yes, making online reservations allows you to choose a convenient seat, get an amazing discount and also choose your travel time.

Register excess luggage with PMT Logistics and ensure safe and convenient packaging and shipping.

If you have questions, also discuss them with an authorized person at the Park like the terminal manager or sales officer.

Notify the driver on time if you need him to drop you at a convenient bus stop.

If you have to pay cash, make sure you have change available.

Keep your phone fully charged for the journey and ensure that you have interesting music, games, and movies to keep you company during this long trip.

Remember to take a power bank along with you to keep your phone charged during your trip.

Eat moderately before your trip and avoid any food that might require you to visit the toilet later on.

Avoid throwing waste outside the vehicle window.

Ensure you strap yourself in your seatbelt.

Take a bottle of fresh water with you. It could come in handy.

Get to your travel terminal early.

Lastly, remember to take your face mask.