Moving from Alausa (the Lagos State Government Secretariat area) to Tin Can Island Port in Apapa means traveling from the central mainland area down to the busy port district. This commute can be highly unpredictable because of heavy duty trucks, port trailers, and general traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa corridor.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to leave Alausa is between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM when the early morning rush hour has gone down. If you must travel in the morning, leave as early as 5:30 AM to pass Oshodi and Mile 2 before the heavy traffic locks up. Avoid traveling towards Tin Can between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM because of workers leaving the ports and logistics trucks blocking the expressway.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-13 to -8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+216 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from Alausa Secretariat to the main road at Seven-Up Bus Stop or Under-bridge.
Board a direct Danfo heading to Oshodi Interchange and drop at the final stop.
From Oshodi, locate the park where buses load going towards Mile 2 and board one. Tell the conductor you will drop at Mile 2 Oke.
At Mile 2, cross over or enter the buses heading inside Apapa/Tin Can. Drop at Tin Can First or Second Gate depending on your final office location.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors who might claim they do not have change.
Keep your phone in your pocket or deep inside your bag when standing at Oshodi or Mile 2 bus stops.
Listen to what the conductor is calling out; some buses pass through different routes that might avoid or enter worse traffic.
If the road from Mile 2 to Tin Can is completely blocked by trailers, look for a safe commercial motorcycle (Okada) or walk with the crowd if it is safe daytime.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay alert at major interchange points like Oshodi and Mile 2. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas, especially early in the morning and late at night. Hold your bags tightly and keep your phones away. Avoid late-night movements near the port gates as lighting can be poor and area boys often gather there.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Alausa straight to Tin Can. However, you can use the regulated blue BRT buses from nearby Kudirat Abiola Way or Ojota down to Oshodi to cut down your stress. From Oshodi, you will rely mostly on standard yellow buses (Danfos) or car-hailing services to get to the port.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+216 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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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
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Because of recent fuel price increases, if you are using public buses, you should budget between ₦1,800 and ₦3,300 for a one-way trip depending on the exact route and time of day. For private rides, it can cost up to ₦13,000 or more.
No, there is no direct train service connecting Alausa to Tin Can. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit system handles different corridors. You will have to rely on road transportation like buses and cars for this specific trip.
If traffic is totally stopped because of port trailers, many commuters drop from the buses and walk the remaining distance if it is daytime and they are in a group. Alternatively, look for registered local kekes or operators who know the inner diversion streets.
Yes, you should strictly avoid standing alone or waiting for buses at Mile 2 under-bridge, Oshodi under-bridge, and the dark stretches near the Tin Can port gates once it is past 8:00 PM. These places become hot spots for petty criminals when it gets dark.