This guide gives you the best ways to travel from Agungi Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway down to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island. Because of current fuel price hikes and transport fare changes in Lagos, prices are higher than before, so we have provided the latest realistic price ranges. Whether you want to enter a direct commercial bus (Danfo), connect using smaller shuttle buses, or use ride-hailing services like Uber or Bolt, this guide breaks down the steps, costs, and traffic tips you need to arrive safely without overpaying.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning gridlock, leave Agungi between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. If you miss this window, wait until the morning rush reduces around 10:00 AM. For evening travel, avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM when workers are returning from Lagos Island.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-14 to -9 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke from your house in Agungi to the main Agungi Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Stand at the expressway side and look for a yellow commercial bus (Danfo) or a white coaster bus going directly to Obalende or CMS/TBS. Shout your destination to the conductor before you jump in.
If the bus drops you at Obalende Under-bridge, highlight safely and take a short 10-minute walk or board a mini-shuttle bus going straight into TBS.
Always carry change (smaller Naira notes like ₦100 and ₦200) to avoid fights with the bus conductor over change.
Enter buses that are going directly to CMS or TBS so you don't have to pay double money to break the journey at Victoria Island.
Hold your bags tightly to your front when walking through the crowd at Obalende.
Ask the conductor if the bus is passing through the Toll Gate or if they are taking an inner diversion route to escape traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major connection points like Obalende and Maroko Sandfill. Watch your pockets, bags, and phones closely, especially during early morning and late night rush hours. Avoid holding your phone carelessly near the bus window because of roadside pickpockets ('one-chance' scams or traffic casual thieves).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no active Lagos Rail Mass Transit line on this specific Lekki-Epe corridor yet. While standard blue BRT buses operate from Ajah down to CMS/TBS, they run as standard route services without a fully dedicated, isolated lane on the expressway, meaning they still get stuck in the general traffic.
Distance
18.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,000 - ₦1,600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
With the current fuel price situation, you should hold a minimum of ₦3,000 to ₦3,500 for a round trip using Danfo or Korope buses. This gives you extra cash to handle any sudden price hikes by conductors in the evening.
Yes, many big Danfos and long buses loading from Ajah pass through Agungi with spaces. If you catch one of these, they will take you straight to Obalende or TBS without requiring you to change buses at Maroko or Lekki Phase 1.
When the expressway is completely blocked, your best option is to take short broken trips. Use a Keke or Korope to bypass tight spots, or walk past hotspots like Jakande before boarding the next available bus. Ride-hailing cars will get stuck in the exact same vehicle traffic.
Yes, buses run on this route up until 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM because it is a major Lagos transit pathway. However, fares usually go up significantly after 9:00 PM, and security risks increase around Obalende, so moving early is highly recommended.