Buses to Jos
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Jos, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jos to Saminaka | Nigeria | 58 km (36 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Jos to Bauchi | Nigeria | 113 km (70 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Jos to Lafia | Nigeria | 165 km (102 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Jos to Kaduna | Nigeria | 172 km (107 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Jos to Abuja | Nigeria | 181 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 30 min |
| Jos to Zaria | Nigeria | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Jos to Chakwama | Nigeria | 200 km (124 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Jos to Suleja | Nigeria | 205 km (128 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Jos to Pindiga | Nigeria | 226 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Jos to Kano | Nigeria | 234 km (145 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Jos to Azare | Nigeria | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Jos to Makurdi | Nigeria | 247 km (154 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Jos to Lagos | Nigeria | 718 km (446 mi) | about 13 h 8 min |
| Jos to Ibadan | Nigeria | 617 km (383 mi) | about 11 h 19 min |
| Jos to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 609 km (378 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Jos to Benin City | Nigeria | 537 km (334 mi) | about 9 h 53 min |
| Jos to Onitsha | Nigeria | 480 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 52 min |
| Jos to Aba | Nigeria | 562 km (349 mi) | about 10 h 20 min |
| Jos to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 512 km (318 mi) | about 9 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.