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This guide helps you navigate from the exclusive Banana Island in Ikoyi to Alagomeji in Yaba, Lagos. It's a key intra-city route that involves crossing a major Lagos bridge and is known for its significant traffic challenges during peak hours. You'll primarily rely on Danfo buses and potentially BRT for a structured, cost-effective journey.
Distance
11.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦600 - ₦1,200
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From Banana Island Gate, take a Danfo bus heading towards Falomo or Obalende.
At Falomo Under Bridge, cross to the other side and take another Danfo bus going to Obalende.
From Obalende Terminus, find a Danfo bus heading directly to Yaba Bus Stop or Alagomeji. Confirm with the conductor.
If you stopped at Yaba Bus Stop, you can either walk or take a Keke Napep (tricycle) to Alagomeji, depending on your exact destination.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Banana Island Gate, take a Danfo bus heading towards Falomo or Obalende.
At Falomo Under Bridge, cross to the other side and take another Danfo bus going to Obalende.
From Obalende Terminus, find a Danfo bus heading directly to Yaba Bus Stop or Alagomeji. Confirm with the conductor.
If you stopped at Yaba Bus Stop, you can either walk or take a Keke Napep (tricycle) to Alagomeji, depending on your exact destination.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid heavy traffic, travel very early in the morning (before 6:00 AM) or late morning (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM). Late evening (after 8:00 PM) can also be less congested, but safety concerns increase.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, exercise caution, especially in crowded bus stops. 'One-chance' (unmarked vehicles used by criminals) is a risk, particularly at night. Always use clearly marked public transport or known ride-hailing services (for safety, not as alternative routes). Pickpocketing can occur in busy areas like Obalende and Yaba.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for parts of this route, specifically from Obalende/CMS to Yaba. There is no direct BRT from Banana Island. There is no train service for this specific intra-city route.
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island → Alagomeji corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦3,500
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
9 to 14 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.17x)
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
Banana Island Road