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Traveling from the upscale Banana Island to Iyana Era on the Badagry Expressway requires navigating through major parts of Lagos. This guide offers detailed public transport options, safety advice, and traffic intelligence to help you reach your destination efficiently and safely.
Distance
52.0 km
Duration
3h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,000 - β¦1,300
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From Banana Island Gate, take a yellow bus (Danfo) going to Falomo or Obalende.
At Obalende, find another Danfo heading to CMS (Marina).
From CMS, board a Danfo going to Mile 2.
At Mile 2, locate the buses going towards Badagry. Take one specifically to Iyana Era.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Banana Island Gate, take a yellow bus (Danfo) going to Falomo or Obalende.
At Obalende, find another Danfo heading to CMS (Marina).
From CMS, board a Danfo going to Mile 2.
At Mile 2, locate the buses going towards Badagry. Take one specifically to Iyana Era.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Iyana Era corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦10,900
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:00 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) on weekdays. Mid-day on Saturdays is also usually less congested. Avoid peak hours (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) and Friday evenings.
Safety Rating
Medium. While Lagos generally has busy routes, the Badagry Expressway, especially at night, requires extra caution due to poor lighting and isolated stretches. Pickpocketing can occur in crowded bus stops like Mile 2 and Obalende.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT buses are available for a significant portion of this route (e.g., TBS/CMS to Mile 2). There is no rail service connecting Banana Island directly to Iyana Era.
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 Iyana Era corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦10,900
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
-14 to -9 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
Ikoyi Link Bridge
Iyana Era β Banana Island
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