Moving from Costain (Mainland) to Jakande (Island) is a major cross-lagoon trip. This journey takes you through the busy heart of Lagos, moving from the old Mainland hubs over the bridges down to the high-traffic Lekki corridor. Because of fuel price hikes and regular road gridlock, planning your route and budget is very important.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave Costain before 6:00 AM to beat the heavy Island-bound traffic. For afternoon or off-peak trips, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid moving between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM when workers are returning back to the Mainland.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at Obalende and Costain under-bridge, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags. Do not hang around dark bus stops alone. Watch out for pickpockets when rushing to enter buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or Train line running from Costain straight to Jakande. However, you can use standard BRT buses from Costain to CMS/Obalende, then switch to regular yellow commercial buses (Danfo) or Coaster buses for the Island leg of the journey.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,500
Status
Verified Route
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
4 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
21 to 26 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+198 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to Costain bus stop and board a yellow Danfo bus or a small shuttle bus going straight to Obalende.
Drop at Obalende park, walk over to the Lekki/Ajah park section, and enter a big Coaster bus or Danfo going towards Ajah.
Tell the bus conductor you will drop at Jakande bus stop. Watch out for the prominent roundabout and shopping centers as you approach.
If your final address is deep inside Jakande estate or the beach road, enter a local Keke (tricycle) or a small minibus from the bus stop.
Always carry change (smaller naira notes like ₦200 and ₦500) so you will not have issues with conductors.
Confirm from the conductor that the bus is passing through the express and stopping at Jakande before you enter.
Hold your phone tightly inside the bus, especially around Obalende where boys can reach through open windows.
If you enter a Coaster bus, it is cheaper than a Danfo, but it takes more time to fill up with passengers.
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How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+198 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
Eko Bridge
Because of recent fuel price increases, if you are using commercial public buses (Danfo/Coaster), budget between ₦1,500 and ₦2,800 for a one-way trip. If you choose to order a private ride-hailing car, it will cost you anywhere from ₦7,500 to ₦12,000 depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you leave very early in the morning (around 5:30 AM), you can reach Jakande in about 45 to 60 minutes. However, if you travel during the peak morning rush hours (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM), the journey can easily take between 2 to 3 hours due to heavy gridlock on the bridges and the Lekki expressway.
No, you will rarely find a direct commercial Danfo bus going straight from Costain to Jakande. The standard and most reliable method is to split the journey into two parts: first take a bus from Costain to Obalende or CMS, and from there, enter another bus going down to Jakande or Ajah.
If it gets late (past 9:00 PM), stay in well-lit areas where many people are standing. Only enter buses that are loaded inside the official garage parks rather than roadside buses. If public buses are no longer available, look for shared 'Keke' options moving short distances or consider booking a ride-hailing car with a group of other commuters to split the cost safely.