Travelling from Awoyaya to the University of Lagos (Unilag) means moving from the far Lekki axis of the Island to the Mainland. It is a long journey that requires crossing from the Lekki-Epe Expressway through Victoria Island or Ikoyi, over the Third Mainland Bridge, and down to Yaba. Because of heavy traffic and current high fuel prices, commuters need to plan their budget and departure times carefully using commercial buses (Danfos), coaster buses, or e-hailing options.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush hour, leave Awoyaya between 5:00 AM and 5:45 AM. If you miss this window, wait until the off-peak period from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For afternoon or evening trips, avoid moving between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM when workers are returning from the Island.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-15 to -10 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from your street in Awoyaya to the main Awoyaya Bus Stop on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Board a big commercial Coaster bus or a Danfo heading straight to Ajah Under-bridge.
From Ajah Under-bridge, board another Danfo or a large regulated bus going to CMS or Obalende. Drop at CMS Bus Stop.
At CMS Bus Stop, cross over to the park and board a Danfo heading to Yaba. Tell the driver you will drop at Yaba bus stop.
From Yaba Bus Stop, board a direct short-distance Danfo or a campus shuttle bus going straight into Unilag Main Campus.
Always enter the bus with your change ('small money') and confirm the final stop with the conductor before you sit down to avoid arguments.
Keep your bags zipped and hold them firmly in front of you while dragging for buses at Ajah and CMS.
If you want to save money, look for the big government-assisted Coaster buses at Ajah instead of the yellow Danfos; they are cheaper and hold more people.
Download a live traffic map app on your phone to check if Third Mainland Bridge is clear before you leave CMS.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Generally safe during daylight hours, but commuters must look out for pickpockets at major junctions like Ajah Under-bridge, CMS, and Yaba. Avoid showing expensive phones or counting cash openly inside Danfo buses. Late-night travel is not recommended because of one-way traffic robberies and isolated spots near the university gates.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or functional train service running from Awoyaya to Unilag. However, you can find the large blue BRT regulated buses at Ajah or CMS that go towards the Mainland, which are cheaper and safer than regular Danfos.
Distance
49.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Because of inflation and fuel price hikes, you should budget between ₦5,000 and ₦8,000 for a round trip using commercial buses. If you plan to use ride-hailing cars, you will need between ₦30,000 and ₦45,000 for a two-way journey.
The absolute fastest way is to leave Awoyaya latest by 5:00 AM using the Sandfill shortcut route. If you leave any time after 5:45 AM, the heavy bottleneck traffic at Ajah and Lekki traffic lights will make you arrive late.
No, there are no direct commercial yellow buses (Danfos) from Awoyaya to Yaba or Unilag. You must stop and change buses at least twice, usually at Ajah and CMS or Sandfill.
Moving early in the morning (from 5:00 AM) is relatively safe because many workers are on the road, but stay alert at bus stops. Traveling past 9:00 PM at night is dangerous because commercial buses become scarce, fares increase wildly, and pickpocketing or 'one-chance' criminals operate more freely.