By Sylvia Johnson, LagosMove Senior Editor
Last updated: October 25, 2026
Big Joe Motors is an interstate bus company based in Benin City, Edo State. Listings also call it Big Joe Ventures Ltd and Big Joe Transport. Directory listings link it to routes between Benin City, Abuja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Warri, Ughelli, Uyo and other cities.
A 2026 estimate from TRAVO puts Abuja to Benin City at N37,000 to N48,500. This is a third-party figure, not an official price. We could not confirm a Lagos terminal, an official website or a current official phone line.
LagosMove is an independent travel information site. We are not Big Joe Motors, and we do not sell tickets.
Key Takeaways
- Fares: TRAVO‘s 2026 estimate puts Abuja to Benin City at N37,000 to N48,500. Ask the terminal for the fare on your travel date.
- Lagos terminal: Not confirmed. Directories disagree, so call before going to any Lagos park.
- Benin City: Two addresses are reported: Benin-Auchi Expressway, Aduwawa, and Akpakpava Road.
- Online booking: INTERCITY has a Big Joe Ventures brand page. Seats may not show for every date.
- Old website: The domain once linked to the company now leads to a domain sale page. Do not pay through it.
Big Joe Motors at a Glance
| Detail | What we found | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company names | Big Joe Motors, Big Joe Ventures Ltd, Big Joe Transport | Listed | INTERCITY, FINELIB |
| Head office | Benin City, Edo State | Listed | HOTELS.NG, WAZE |
| Lagos terminal | Jibowu and Ojota both mentioned | Not confirmed | Directory listings |
| Online booking | Intercity brand page | Check live seats | INTERCITY |
| Official website | Old domain now for sale | Do not use | LagosMove link check |
| Fares | N37,000 to N48,500 (Abuja to Benin) | Estimate only | TRAVO |
Big Joe Motors Price List 2026
No official Big Joe Motors price list was available to us. The figures below come from third-party sites. They give you a budget range, not a guaranteed price.
| Route | Estimated fare | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja to Benin City | N37,000 to N48,500 | TRAVO 2026 price list |
| Lagos to Benin City | N26,000 to N37,000 | TRAVO 2026 price list |
| Benin City to Abuja | N4,000 to N5,000 | HOTELS.NG, 2016 guide (outdated) |
The 2016 figure shows why old lists mislead. A price from even one year ago can be far below today’s fare. Prices change with fuel costs, bus type, demand and holidays. Fares often rise before Christmas, Easter and Sallah. Our guide to how holidays change Lagos transport fares explains the pattern.
Ask for the full fare on your travel date before you pay. Confirm whether it includes luggage and any booking fee.
Does Big Joe Motors Have a Terminal in Lagos?
We could not confirm one. One directory lists a counter at Jibowu Motor Park, Yaba. An older listing says Ojota Motor Park. One phone number on these listings looked like a placeholder, so we left it out.
If your trip starts in Lagos:
- Call a Benin City office first and ask if a Lagos departure runs on your date.
- Ask for the exact park, gate and reporting time.
- If there is no Lagos service, compare other operators in our Lagos to Benin City bus guide. You can then connect with Big Joe Motors in Benin City.
Our travel time and ticket checks guide shows how to plan around Lagos traffic before departure.
Big Joe Motors Benin City Office and Terminals
Listings report two Benin City locations. We could not confirm whether both still operate.
- 49, Benin-Auchi Expressway, Aduwawa, Benin City. This address appears in a 2016 HOTELS.NG travel guide. The guide lists 0803 354 9479, 0705 584 5130 and 0803 679 6574.
- Akpakpava Road, Benin City. WAZE shows Big Joe Motors at 108 Akpakpava Road, and its listing shows 0803 354 9479. Another listing gives 102 Akpakpava Road, Avbiama.
The same number appears in both sources, but these numbers come from directories, not the company. Confirm who you are speaking to before you send money.
Other Listed Big Joe Motors Terminals
These addresses come from directory listings. Please confirm each one before travelling.
| City | Listed address | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ekpoma | Auchi-Benin Expressway, opposite Okpebho International Hotel | Unconfirmed |
| Calabar | No. 9 Etta Agbo Road | Unconfirmed |
| Ikot Ekpene | 12 Aba Road, beside Norvella Supermarket | Unconfirmed |
| Jos | 27 Zaria By-Pass Road | Unconfirmed |
| Kaduna | POWA Shopping Complex, Kachia Road | Unconfirmed |
| Kano | No. 725 Ungwauku Motor Park | Unconfirmed |
| Ughelli | Ughelli-Patani Expressway | Unconfirmed |
| Uyo | Itam General Park, Terminal 3 | Listed by FINELIB |
| Warri | 91 Effurun-Sapele Road | Unconfirmed |
Can You Book Big Joe Motors Online?
Sometimes. INTERCITY has a Big Joe Ventures brand page. It describes the company as also known as Big Joe Motors and Big Joe Transport, with fares that change by trip. A search preview of that page has also shown “There are no rides available for this brand.” Available seats can change by date.
The website once linked to the company, bigjoeventuresltd.com, now redirects to a domain sale page. Do not pay through any site using that address.
Before booking online, read our beginner guide to booking bus tickets online in Nigeria.
How to Book a Big Joe Motors Trip Safely
- Pick your route and date. Check that Big Joe Motors runs that route on that day.
- Call a listed terminal. Ask for the boarding address, gate and reporting time.
- Get the full fare. Ask about luggage charges and bus type.
- Check the payment channel. Pay at a staffed counter or a platform that names Big Joe Motors and your exact route.
- Avoid personal accounts. Be careful if someone asks you to send money to a personal account through social media.
- Keep proof. Save your receipt, booking code and seat number.
- Arrive early. Plan to arrive 30 to 60 minutes before departure unless the terminal gives a different time.
Abuja to Benin City by Big Joe Motors: What to Expect
This is the route people search for most. HOTELS.NG puts Abuja about 450 km north of Benin City. Its 2016 guide gave an average trip time of about 6 hours, with a stop in Lokoja. That guide also said operators on the route used 14-seater buses. Treat these details as background, not current service facts.
Traffic, rain, holidays and road conditions can make the trip longer. The FRSC (Federal Road Safety Corps) gives road safety guidance for travellers.
If you are thinking about a night bus, read why some interstate buses leave Lagos at midnight and our overnight bus packing guide. If you are travelling with older family members, see our guide to bus travel with elderly parents. Sending goods instead? See how to send parcels by bus.
Similar Operators and Route Guides
- Faith Motors Benin City
- Blessed Teilex Motors
- Greener Line Transport
- Kano Line Motors
- ABC Transport in Lagos
- Lagos to Abuja bus
- Lagos to Warri bus
- Lagos to Kano bus
- Lagos to Uyo bus
- Lagos to Calabar bus
FAQ
How much is Big Joe Motors from Abuja to Benin City?
TRAVO‘s 2026 estimate is N37,000 to N48,500. This is not an official price, so ask the terminal for the fare on your date.
Where is the Big Joe Motors head office?
In Benin City. HOTELS.NG lists 49 Benin-Auchi Expressway, Aduwawa. WAZE lists 108 Akpakpava Road.
Can I book Big Joe Motors online?
INTERCITY has a Big Joe Ventures brand page. Seats may not show for every date, so check your route before you pay.
Does Big Joe Motors go from Lagos?
We could not confirm a Lagos terminal. Call a Benin City office to ask before you go to any Lagos park.
What is the Big Joe Motors phone number?
HOTELS.NG listed 0803 354 9479 in 2016, and WAZE shows the same number. We have not confirmed that it is an official line.
Before You Travel
Confirm four things: the route, the terminal, the full fare and the payment channel. Five minutes on the phone can save you a wasted day at the wrong park.
