Traveling from Epe to Tin Can Island takes you from the far east of Lagos to the busy port area in Apapa. It is a long journey that usually requires two or three bus changes.
Distance
92.0 km
Duration
4h 0m
Total Cost
₦3,500 - ₦5,000
Status
Verified Route
Current Status
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Est. Delay
+432 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Take a bus from Epe Garage heading to Ajah.
At Ajah, take a large BRT bus or a small bus going to CMS or Marina.
At CMS, look for a bus specifically going to 'Tin Can' or 'Apapa'.
Get down at the Tin Can Island Port gate.
Start your journey as early as 5:00 AM to avoid heavy traffic.
Keep small denominations of money (change) to pay the bus conductors.
Hold your bags tightly in crowded areas like CMS and Ajah.
Ask the conductor twice to be sure the bus is going to Tin Can specifically.
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By road, it can take 3 to 5 hours depending on traffic. By boat from CMS, you can save about 1 hour of traffic time.
Yes, it is safe. However, the area has many large trucks, so be careful when crossing the road near the port.
The best time to leave Epe is between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM to beat the traffic at Ajah and Lekki.