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This journey takes you from Command (likely Command Secondary School, Kaduna) in Northern Nigeria all the way down to Banana Island in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. It's a long interstate trip of over 780 km, requiring careful planning and multiple stages of transport. Expect to spend a full day traveling.
Distance
781.8 km
Duration
9h 18m
Total Cost
₦15,000 - ₦25,000
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+167 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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From Command, take a Keke Napep or a local taxi to Mando Motor Park or Kawo Motor Park in Kaduna.
Board a reputable interstate luxury bus (e.g., ABC Transport, God is Good Motors, Chisco) heading directly to Lagos. Confirm their drop-off point, usually Jibowu or Iyana Ipaja.
From Jibowu or Iyana Ipaja, take a 'long-bus' (Danfo or Coaster bus) heading towards Obalende or CMS. You might need to take two buses, e.g., Jibowu to Costain, then Costain to Obalende.
From Obalende/CMS, find a local bus or Keke Napep going to Ikoyi/Alfred Rewane Road. Ask for buses going towards Falomo Bridge or Bourdillon Road.
From Ikoyi, specifically around Falomo or Alfred Rewane Road, take a Keke Napep or a short taxi ride directly into Banana Island. Tell the driver your specific address on Banana Island.
Book your interstate bus ticket a day or two in advance, especially during festive seasons.
Choose a bus company with a good safety record and comfortable seats.
Keep your valuables close and avoid engaging with touts at bus parks.
Ensure you have small denominations of Naira for local transport in Lagos.
Be aware of LASTMA officials in Lagos; ensure your local Danfo driver doesn't break traffic rules.
It is strongly advised to avoid night travel on interstate roads in Nigeria due to increased security risks and poor visibility. Plan your trip so you arrive at your destination during daylight hours.
The cheapest way is usually by taking multiple public buses (Danfo/Coaster) connecting through major cities like Abuja and Ibadan before reaching Lagos. However, this option takes the longest and involves more transfers.
To avoid Lagos traffic, try to arrive in the city between 11 AM and 3 PM, outside of typical morning and evening rush hours. If you must travel during peak times, consider using water transport (ferries) for some parts of your journey if available and convenient, or choose routes that bypass major bottlenecks.
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Best Time to Travel
For the long interstate part, depart Kaduna very early in the morning (e.g., 6 AM - 7 AM) to arrive in Lagos during daylight. This helps avoid night travel risks. For navigating Lagos roads, try to arrive in the late morning or early afternoon, outside of peak rush hours.
Safety Rating
Medium. Interstate travel in Nigeria carries some risks. Highway security can be a concern, especially in remote sections or at night. There's also the 'one-chance' risk in shared public transport if you're not careful, particularly for local Lagos routes. Always travel with reputable companies and avoid boarding vehicles from unofficial parks, especially at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
You can use the Abuja-Kaduna rail service for part of the journey if you travel from Kaduna to Abuja first, then take a flight or bus from Abuja to Lagos. Within Lagos, BRT buses are available on specific routes but won't take you directly to Banana Island. You'll need to combine BRT with other local transport like Danfo or Keke.
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+167 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
23 to 28 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.11x)
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Areas Affected
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