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This guide helps you navigate the daily commute from the quiet, premium neighborhood of Banana Island in Ikoyi down to the buzzing residential and commercial area of Isolo on the Lagos Mainland. Given the current fuel price situation, this layout covers multiple routes using public buses (Danfo), express links, and ride-hailing options while highlighting key transit hubs and realistic inflated costs.
Distance
24.5 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,500
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Take a local shuttle estate bus or walk out of the Banana Island gate to find a Keke Napep heading to Falomo.
From Falomo Roundabout, board a short-distance Danfo bus or take a brief walk to the Obalende Bus Terminal.
At Obalende Terminal, locate and board a direct Danfo bus going to Oshodi via the Third Mainland Bridge.
From Oshodi under-bridge or the main park, enter a final Danfo bus heading directly into Isolo or take a Keke to your specific destination like Isolo Roundabout or Aswani.
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Take a local shuttle estate bus or walk out of the Banana Island gate to find a Keke Napep heading to Falomo.
From Falomo Roundabout, board a short-distance Danfo bus or take a brief walk to the Obalende Bus Terminal.
At Obalende Terminal, locate and board a direct Danfo bus going to Oshodi via the Third Mainland Bridge.
From Oshodi under-bridge or the main park, enter a final Danfo bus heading directly into Isolo or take a Keke to your specific destination like Isolo Roundabout or Aswani.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Isolo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,000
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, move out of Banana Island before 6:00 AM. For the evening return from the mainland, either hit the road before 3:30 PM or hold on until after 8:00 PM when the severe gridlock on the Apapa-Oshodi corridor begins to clear.
Safety Rating
Medium - The island leg is very safe, but major mainland terminals like Oshodi and Cele under-bridge require high vigilance. Watch out for pickpockets, avoid displaying your smartphones openly at the bus stop, and do not board one-chance commercial vehicles (unregulated cars picking passengers on the highway).
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train from Banana Island to Isolo. However, you can access standard regulated LSACA/LAGBUS connection buses at Obalende terminal, or use the Oshodi Transport Interchange to access structured routes heading into Isolo.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Isolo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,000
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-1 to 4 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
Isolo β Banana Island
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