Moving from Chevron (Lekki) on the Island to Maryland on the Mainland is a major journey across Lagos. Because of the long distance, changing from one bus to another is necessary. The route takes you from Chevron through the Lekki Toll Gate, across the Third Mainland Bridge, into Yaba or Ojota, and finally down to Maryland. Depending on the traffic condition and the time of day, this journey can take anywhere from 1.5 hours to over 3 hours.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush hour, leave Chevron before 6:00 AM. If you miss this early window, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. For evening travel from the Mainland back to Chevron, avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM when workers clog the roads.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at the Chevron Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a big commercial bus or Danfo heading to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende Bus Park. Walk into the Yaba section of the park and board another Danfo going straight to Yaba.
Get off at Yaba Bus Stop. Walk towards the roadside where buses line up for Maryland or Ojota, and board a final Danfo heading to Maryland.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Maryland Bus Stop, right before the Maryland Mall.
Always hold small change (₦100 and ₦200 notes) to pay the conductor so you do not get dragged into a 'no change' fight.
Keep your phone inside your pocket or bag before boarding at Obalende and Yaba; these are high-risk spots for pickpockets.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Generally safe during the day, but you must be very alert at major junction points like Obalende, Yaba, and Ojota at night. Pickpockets operate heavily in these crowded areas. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, lock your bag zipper, and avoid holding cash openly.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or Train service running straight from Chevron to Maryland. However, once you cross over to the Mainland (at Fadeyi or Ojota), you can enter the blue BRT buses that pass through Maryland along the Ikorodu Road corridor.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
If you are using public Danfo buses, expect to spend between ₦2,300 and ₦4,000 depending on the route you take and fuel price changes. If you choose a ride-hailing car, it will cost between ₦9,000 and ₦14,000.
No, there is no single public Danfo bus that goes straight from Chevron to Maryland. You must enter a bus to a middle point like Obalende, CMS, or Yaba, and then change into another bus to complete your journey.
The fastest way is to take a bus to CMS, then enter another bus heading to Ojota via the Third Mainland Bridge. This allows you to fly over the lagoon quickly and avoid the slow traffic jams inside Yaba and Sabo.
Stay in well-lit areas where many people are standing. Do not walk alone into dark corners or under bridges. Look for registered yellow buses still loading passengers, or use your phone inside a shop to order a verified ride-hailing car directly to your spot.