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Traveling from the exclusive Banana Island to the bustling Alapere area involves navigating through Lagos's core traffic arteries. This guide provides practical public transport options, costs, and essential intelligence for a smooth journey.
Distance
20.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦850 - β¦1,350
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From Banana Island Gate, take a yellow bus (Danfo) or Keke Napep heading towards Falomo.
At Falomo, alight and look for another yellow bus going to Obalende.
From Obalende, find a yellow bus going to Ketu or Ojota. This bus will take the Third Mainland Bridge route.
At Ketu or Ojota, alight and take a local yellow bus or Keke Napep directly into Alapere. Specify your exact Alapere destination (e.g., 'Alapere Estate', 'Alapere Underbridge').
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Banana Island Gate, take a yellow bus (Danfo) or Keke Napep heading towards Falomo.
At Falomo, alight and look for another yellow bus going to Obalende.
From Obalende, find a yellow bus going to Ketu or Ojota. This bus will take the Third Mainland Bridge route.
At Ketu or Ojota, alight and take a local yellow bus or Keke Napep directly into Alapere. Specify your exact Alapere destination (e.g., 'Alapere Estate', 'Alapere Underbridge').
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Alapere corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,100
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) to avoid morning rush hour. Afternoons (between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM) before the evening rush. Avoid peak hours (6:30 AM - 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) if possible, as travel time can double or triple.
Safety Rating
Medium. While Lagos is generally safe during the day, 'one-chance' incidents can occur on less crowded routes or late at night. Pickpocketing is common in crowded bus stops and buses. Always be aware of your surroundings.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is a major option for a significant part of this route, specifically from CMS or Obalende to Ketu/Ojota. There is no direct rail service for this specific intra-Lagos journey at present.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Alapere corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
23 to 28 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.12x)
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Ikoyi Link Bridge