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This is a detailed, real-world transport guide for traveling from Falomo in Ikoyi to the Tin Can Island Port area in Apapa. The route takes you from the upscale business district of Ikoyi, through the busy transport hubs of Lagos Island, and straight down into the heavy industrial corridor of Apapa. Due to high fuel prices and heavy container truck traffic, this route requires smart planning to save money and avoid hours of gridlock.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,500
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Walk to the under-bridge park at Falomo and board a direct Danfo bus or take a short drop heading to CMS Bus Stop.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop, cross the overhead bridge, and move to the park where buses are loading for Mile 2 or Costain.
Board a commercial Danfo bus going to Mile 2 via Eko Bridge. Ensure you tell the conductor you will drop at Mile 2 Under-bridge.
From Mile 2 Under-bridge, enter another short-distance Danfo bus or a shared Keke heading straight down the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to Tin Can Second Gate.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the under-bridge park at Falomo and board a direct Danfo bus or take a short drop heading to CMS Bus Stop.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop, cross the overhead bridge, and move to the park where buses are loading for Mile 2 or Costain.
Board a commercial Danfo bus going to Mile 2 via Eko Bridge. Ensure you tell the conductor you will drop at Mile 2 Under-bridge.
From Mile 2 Under-bridge, enter another short-distance Danfo bus or a shared Keke heading straight down the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway to Tin Can Second Gate.
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Best Time to Travel
The best time to leave Falomo is between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to avoid the crazy morning rush hour. If you must travel in the morning, leave as early as 6:00 AM. Avoid moving towards Tin Can after 6:30 PM because gridlock increases and security drops significantly after dark.
Safety Rating
Medium - You must stay highly alert. While Falomo is generally safe, areas around Costain, Mile 2 Under-bridge, and the industrial stretches of Apapa are high-risk zones for pickpockets, phone-snatchers, and area boys (local thugs), especially during slow-moving traffic or early mornings and late nights.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or inner-city train that runs all the way from Falomo to Tin Can. However, you can use standard BRT buses from CMS to parts of Surulere/Costain, or use the regulated commercial buses along the Oshodi-Mile 2 corridor. For the best alternative, you can take a commercial ferry from Five Cowries Jetty near Falomo straight to Apapa or CMS to bypass land traffic entirely.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Falomo β Tin Can corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,500
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
Tin Can β Falomo
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