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.
Hotspots
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.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+270 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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.
Always hold small change ('wazo' or ₦200/₦500 notes) to avoid fights with Danfo conductors who claim they do not have change.
Keep your bag zipped and hold it tightly in front of your chest when moving through Obalende and Mile 2 parks.
Ask the conductor clearly 'Are you passing Iyana School?' before you jump inside the final bus at Iyana Iba.
If you are confused at Mile 2, look for park officials wearing uniforms or ask shop owners instead of random street boys.
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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.
Distance
42.5 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+270 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
If you are using public transport (Danfo/Keke), keep at least ₦4,000 to ₦5,000 in cash to cover sudden fare hikes due to rain or traffic. If you are using ride-hailing apps, keep at least ₦15,000 to ₦20,000 ready.
No, there is no direct bus. Banana Island is a highly private residential area. You must first take a local shuttle, Keke, or taxi out of the estate to Ikoyi/Obalende before finding buses heading to the Mainland.
The safest time is during broad daylight, specifically between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Once it gets dark (from 7:00 PM upwards), these spots become high-risk zones for picking pockets and bag snatching.
Do not wait until you get to your final stop to ask. Keep reminding the conductor about your 'balance' every few minutes, and try to pair up with another passenger ('marry') if the conductor has a large currency note.