You can travel from Balogun Market on Lagos Island to Mende (Maryland area) using public buses or a private taxi app. The journey usually takes about one hour depending on the traffic.
Distance
17.0 km
Duration
1h 5m
Total Cost
₦1,000 - ₦1,500
Status
Verified Route
Current Status
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Est. Delay
+117 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Walk from the market to the CMS Bus Stop.
Board a big bus or a yellow bus going to 'Maryland'.
Drop at Maryland Bus Stop and cross the pedestrian bridge.
Take a Keke (Tricycle) from under the bridge directly to Mende.
Hold your bag tightly in the market area.
Carry small money (change) to pay the bus driver.
The bus is much cheaper than a taxi.
Avoid traveling between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM because of heavy traffic.
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It takes about 45 to 90 minutes. If there is a lot of traffic, it can take up to 2 hours.
Taking a public yellow bus (Danfo) from CMS to Maryland is the cheapest way.
Yes, there is a Keke park under the Maryland bridge that goes straight into Mende.