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This guide helps you navigate from Ikoyi on Lagos Island to Mende on the mainland. The journey involves crossing the 3rd Mainland Bridge, with options primarily using Danfo (yellow buses) and BRT (blue buses). Expect significant traffic, especially during peak hours.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦700 - β¦1,200
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From Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo Under Bridge or Ikoyi Hotel bus stop), take a Danfo going to Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende or CMS, look for a Danfo heading towards Ojota or Ketu. Inform the conductor you are going to Maryland or Mende. Alight at the Mende bus stop.
If you alight at Maryland, you might need to take a short Keke Napep or another Danfo to Mende, depending on your exact destination within Mende.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo Under Bridge or Ikoyi Hotel bus stop), take a Danfo going to Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende or CMS, look for a Danfo heading towards Ojota or Ketu. Inform the conductor you are going to Maryland or Mende. Alight at the Mende bus stop.
If you alight at Maryland, you might need to take a short Keke Napep or another Danfo to Mende, depending on your exact destination within Mende.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid heavy traffic, travel early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM). Afternoons (between 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) are also generally clearer than the evening rush hour (after 4:00 PM).
Safety Rating
Medium. The route is generally busy and safe during the day. However, evening travel, particularly late at night, requires more caution due to 'one-chance' risks in less crowded buses or isolated bus stops. Always use well-lit, popular bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant portion of the mainland journey (from CMS/Obalende/TBS to Maryland). There is no rail option for this specific intra-city route.
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 Ikoyi β Mende corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,800
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
19 to 24 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.21x)
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