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Traveling from the residential Banana Island to the vibrant Costain area in Lagos involves a combination of public transport, typically starting with a Keke Napep or shared taxi, followed by Danfo buses or BRT services. The journey is entirely within Lagos and requires navigating through some of the city's busiest hubs.
Distance
12.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1200
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From the Banana Island gate, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a shared mini-bus.
At Falomo, cross to the main bus stop and board a 'Danfo' bus heading towards 'Obalende' or 'CMS' (Central Business District/Marina).
From Obalende or CMS, look for another 'Danfo' bus going towards 'Costain', 'Stadium', 'Yaba', or 'Surulere'. These routes typically pass through Costain.
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From the Banana Island gate, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a shared mini-bus.
At Falomo, cross to the main bus stop and board a 'Danfo' bus heading towards 'Obalende' or 'CMS' (Central Business District/Marina).
From Obalende or CMS, look for another 'Danfo' bus going towards 'Costain', 'Stadium', 'Yaba', or 'Surulere'. These routes typically pass through Costain.
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30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
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Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel are mid-morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) and early afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM) to avoid the worst of Lagos's notorious peak hour traffic. Avoid 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM if possible, as travel times can double or triple.
Safety Rating
Medium. Day travel is generally safe and straightforward. However, exercise caution during evening hours (after 7 PM) when using public transport. 'One-chance' incidents (where passengers are robbed by criminals posing as public transport operators) are rare but possible in any large city; avoid isolated bus stops or empty buses at night. Stick to busy, well-lit areas.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) services are available for a significant portion of this route, specifically from major hubs like CMS/TBS towards Costain. There is no rail option for this specific intra-city journey.
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island → Costain corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦3,700
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
1 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
12 to 17 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.14x)
Always ask for a physical or SMS-linked waybill receipt when sending a package via Surulere couriers. This serves as your legal proof of dispatch.
Areas Affected
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue