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Moving from the highly secure, luxury zone of Banana Island in Ikoyi down to the busy, commercial area of Iyana School along the LASU-Iba axis is a long and intense journey. It requires crossing from the Island to the Mainland, passing through major transport hubs like Obalende, Mile 2, or Igbo-Elerin. Because of recent fuel price increases and high transport inflation, fares fluctuate heavily depending on the time of day, rain, and traffic congestion.
Distance
42.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
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Take a local Keke or private gate-bus out of Banana Island to the main Ikoyi gate or drop at Falomo Bridge.
Board a short Danfo bus or take a walk from Falomo to Obalende Bus Park.
Enter a big commercial bus (Danfo or Coaster) going straight to Mile 2 via Eko Bridge.
From Mile 2, board another Danfo heading towards Agbara / Okokomaiko, and drop at Iyana Iba bus stop.
At Iyana Iba, enter a short-distance Danfo or Keke heading down LASU-Iba road and drop at Iyana School bus stop.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Take a local Keke or private gate-bus out of Banana Island to the main Ikoyi gate or drop at Falomo Bridge.
Board a short Danfo bus or take a walk from Falomo to Obalende Bus Park.
Enter a big commercial bus (Danfo or Coaster) going straight to Mile 2 via Eko Bridge.
From Mile 2, board another Danfo heading towards Agbara / Okokomaiko, and drop at Iyana Iba bus stop.
At Iyana Iba, enter a short-distance Danfo or Keke heading down LASU-Iba road and drop at Iyana School bus stop.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Iyana School corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Banana Island very early between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM, or wait until the mid-day dry spell between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid leaving the Island between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM unless you are prepared to sit in heavy gridlock for hours.
Safety Rating
Medium - The journey is generally safe during the day, but you must be very careful at major exchange points like Obalende and Mile 2. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas. Avoid showing your phone or carrying cash openly. At night, Mile 2 Under-bridge and Iyana Iba can be dangerous due to street boys (Area Boys), so try to complete your journey before total darkness sets in.
BRT / Rail / Water
Partial. There is no direct BRT or train from Banana Island. However, once you get to Mile 2, you can use the Blue Line Rail to get to Mile 2 from Marina if you choose an alternative route, or use the standard BRT lanes along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway up to a certain point.
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 Iyana School corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦9,200
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
3 to 8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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
Alfred Rewane Road
Iyana School β Banana Island
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