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This guide provides practical, step-by-step public transport options for traveling from Ikoyi on Lagos Island to Odi Olowo on the mainland. Expect multiple stages using Danfo buses and potentially BRT, with varying travel times due to Lagos's dynamic traffic.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦600 - ₦1,100
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From your location in Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo, Awolowo Road), take a 'Danfo' bus going towards Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende, look for 'Danfo' buses heading to Oshodi or Maryland. Specify 'Maryland' for a potentially smoother connection.
From Maryland, find a 'Danfo' bus or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) going to Odi Olowo. If at Oshodi, look for buses heading towards Mushin/Ilupeju and alight at Odi Olowo.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From your location in Ikoyi (e.g., Falomo, Awolowo Road), take a 'Danfo' bus going towards Obalende or CMS.
At Obalende, look for 'Danfo' buses heading to Oshodi or Maryland. Specify 'Maryland' for a potentially smoother connection.
From Maryland, find a 'Danfo' bus or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) going to Odi Olowo. If at Oshodi, look for buses heading towards Mushin/Ilupeju and alight at Odi Olowo.
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30-60 Min
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Best Time to Travel
The best time to travel is mid-morning (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) or late evening (after 8:00 PM) to avoid the heaviest traffic. Early mornings (before 6:00 AM) can also be fast, but public transport options might be fewer and more expensive.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, 'one-chance' incidents (where passengers are robbed by fake public transport operators) can occur, especially at night or in less crowded areas. Always board buses from designated, busy bus stops. Avoid displaying valuables openly. Travel with a charged phone.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for parts of this route, specifically from CMS/Obalende to Maryland/Oshodi. There is no rail option directly connecting Ikoyi to Odi Olowo.
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Ikoyi → Odi Olowo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦4,500
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
22 to 27 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.08x)
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
Awolowo Road