To get from Festac to Ikate, you must travel from the Mainland to the Island. You can use public buses or a private car. The trip goes through Mile 2 and CMS before reaching Lekki.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,500
Status
Verified Route
Current Status
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Est. Delay
+12 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Take a small bus or bike from your house in Festac to Mile 2 Bus Stop.
Enter a big bus heading to CMS or Obalende.
From CMS or Obalende, enter a bus going to Ajah and tell the driver you will drop at Ikate.
Leave your house very early to avoid heavy traffic on the bridge.
Always carry 'change' (small Naira notes) to pay the bus conductor.
Keep your phone and bag safe in crowded bus stops like Mile 2.
Ask the conductor twice to be sure the bus is stopping at Ikate.
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It is best to leave before 6:00 AM to avoid the morning traffic heading to the Island.
There is no direct BRT. You must take a bus to CMS first, then find another transport to Lekki.
Yes, Ikate is the area where the famous Elegushi beach and palace are located.