Moving from Berger to Tin Can Island Port takes you across the length of Lagos, from the mainland border down to the maritime hub. Because of heavy port traffic and recent fuel price hikes, fares vary widely and timing is everything.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Depart between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM to beat the intense gridlock at Oshodi and Mile 2, or move during off-peak hours from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-9 to -4 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+48 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Head to the main motor park at Berger Under-bridge and board a big yellow bus or Danfo going straight to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Interchange, walk down to the Mile 2 loading park, and enter another Danfo heading down to Mile 2.
From Mile 2 Under-bridge, board a final short-distance Danfo or enter a Keke going directly to Tin Can Port.
Drop at the Tin Can First or Second Gate bus stop depending on your final office location.
Always carry change or small naira notes to avoid fighting with conductors over balance.
Hold your bags tightly and don't use your phone while standing around the Mile 2 bus stop.
Ask the conductor if the bus is going through the 'Express' or taking the 'Tolling' inner roads to avoid sudden delays.
If the port road is completely locked by tankers, drop at Mile 2 and take an Okada or commercial motorcycle to complete the last stretch safely.
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Medium - Be very alert at Mile 2 and Oshodi, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets at busy bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
No direct train or BRT link exists for the full journey. You can use the BRT corridor from Berger to Oshodi, but from Oshodi to Tin Can, you must rely on standard commercial buses or yellow Danfos.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦2,200 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+48 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.
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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
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Fares depend directly on current fuel prices, daily traffic gridlock severity, and the time of day you are traveling. When traffic builds up around the ports, drivers raise prices to cover extra fuel burned while idling.
It is not highly recommended. The stretch between Mile 2 and Tin Can gets dark and lonely at night, and traffic gridlock makes vehicles easy targets for highway boys. Try to complete your trip before 6:30 PM.
Yes, local motorcycles operate on the internal port access roads and are very popular for beating the heavy tanker traffic, but ensure you wear a helmet and stay clear of moving container trucks.
Do not panic. Ask the conductor for your balance ('change') or wait for them to transfer you to another passing bus heading in the same direction without charging you extra money.