This guide helps you navigate the busy trip from Cele Bus Stop along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway down to the Tin Can Island Port area. Because of heavy port trucks, fuel tankers, and ongoing road usage, the journey requires smart planning, patience, and a clear understanding of current high transport fares.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to move is between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the early morning port rush has reduced. If you must travel in the morning, leave Cele before 6:00 AM to beat the heavy gridlock at Mile 2.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
2 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to the express side at Cele Bus Stop and board a direct Danfo going towards Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge safely to the other side facing the Apapa route, and find the buses loading for Mile 2 to Apapa / Tin Can.
Board the next Danfo or coaster bus going to Tin Can Second Gate. Ensure you enter a bus that is going inside, not one that terminates early at Berger Suya.
Alight at Tin Can First Gate or Second Gate depending on your final port destination.
Always hold your change (lesser denominations) before boarding to avoid fighting with conductors over change.
Keep your bags locked and zipped close to your body while walking through the crowd at Mile 2.
Check the body of the Danfo bus to ensure it has the correct yellow and black Lagos paint so you do not fall victim to unregistered vehicles.
If the road is completely blocked by port trucks, look out for registered commercial motorcycles (Okada) at Mile 2 that can navigate through the tight spaces safely.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Commuters must stay very alert. Watch out for pickpockets at Mile 2 and Cele under-bridge, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Avoid holding your phone carelessly near the bus windows because of 'one-chance' operators and traffic robbers. Also, maintain safety distance from heavy moving containers and fuel tankers on the highway.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct standard BRT lane or functional passenger rail service operating all the way from Cele inside to Tin Can Island Port. You will mostly rely on commercial Danfo buses, Okada (where permitted), and short-distance Keke connections.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,300 - ₦2,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Due to current fuel prices and transport inflation, the total cost by public transport ranges between ₦1,300 and ₦2,400 depending on the time of day, rain, and the type of bus or Keke you choose.
Yes, Mile 2 is the major link. If the container trucks block the Mile 2 interchange or the Berger Suya axis, it causes a serious backup that can add an extra 1 to 2 hours to your travel time.
It is not highly recommended. The Apapa-Oshodi expressway corridor can get dark, lonely, and unsafe after 8:30 PM due to minimal streetlights and presence of area boys near the ports and bridges. Try to finish your journey before nightfall.
If the road is blocked and buses stop moving, the best alternative is to alight, walk safely on the pedestrian path away from the trucks, and look for a Keke or registered motorcycle that can navigate the remaining distance through inner port roads.