This guide helps you move smoothly from Fadeyi on the Mainland to Onikan on the Island. It covers cheap commercial buses, fast express routes, and private cars, while giving you the latest inflated prices and safety advice.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Leave before 6:30 AM for morning rush hour, or travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM during off-peak hours. For evening travel, avoid Eko Bridge between 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM if you want to escape heavy gridlock.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
15 to 20 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.18x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Fadeyi Bus Stop along Ikorodu Road and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Ojuelegba.
Drop at Ojuelegba Bus Stop, cross the road safely, and enter another Danfo heading straight to CMS.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop. Walk towards the Marina/Onikan axis or enter a short-distance shuttle bus or Keke heading to Outer Marina/Onikan.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Keep your bag in front of you at Ojuelegba to prevent pickpockets from opening it.
Confirm the final destination with the conductor before you put your leg inside the bus.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Fadeyi and Ojuelegba can have area boy issues early in the morning or late at night. Hold your phone tightly at busy bus stops, watch out for pickpockets, and avoid entering unmarked 'one-chance' vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Blue Line BRT buses run along Ikorodu Road through Fadeyi down to CMS. From CMS, you can walk or take a short connection to Onikan. The train system is not directly useful for this specific short corridor.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,100 - ₦1,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+81 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
Ikorodu Road
Because of current fuel price hikes, if you are using public Danfo buses, expect to spend between ₦1,100 and ₦1,700 in total. If you choose an Uber or Bolt car, it will cost you between ₦4,500 and ₦7,500 depending on traffic surge.
No, you will rarely find a direct yellow Danfo bus going from Fadeyi straight to Onikan. The standard way is to take a bus to Ojuelegba or CMS first, then take a connecting ride or Keke to your final stop in Onikan.
The worst bottle-necks are Ojuelegba under-bridge and the climb onto Eko Bridge from Alaka. Traffic can stand still here for over 30 minutes during morning and evening rush hours.
Yes, you can use your Cowry Card if you board the large BRT buses at the Fadeyi terminal going to CMS. However, you cannot use it on local yellow Danfo buses or Kekes, which only accept raw cash.
Onikan is generally safer than many parts of Lagos because of government offices and security around the area. However, the streets get very dark and lonely after 8:30 PM, so it is best to avoid lonely walks around the stadium or museum areas late at night.