Loading travel data...
Gathering live data
Loading travel data...
Compiling Route Details...
Gathering live data
Compiling Route Details...
Moving from Jakande (Lekki axis) to Apapa involves crossing from the Island to the mainland port area. Because of heavy port trucks and constant road contractions, this route requires patience, early movement, and careful selection of connecting buses to avoid getting stuck in traffic for hours.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,500
Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Stand at the Jakande Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe expressway and board a big yellow bus or coaster bus going to CMS.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side, and locate the park for buses going to Apapa or Wharf.
Board the Danfo heading straight into Apapa. The bus will pass through Ijora, Marine Beach, and drop you at Liverpool or Area B.
If your final destination is deep inside Wharf or Tincan, enter a short-drop Keke or standard internal bus from Liverpool round-about.
Was this route guide helpful for your commute today?
Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Stand at the Jakande Bus Stop along the Lekki-Epe expressway and board a big yellow bus or coaster bus going to CMS.
Drop at CMS Bus Stop, cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side, and locate the park for buses going to Apapa or Wharf.
Board the Danfo heading straight into Apapa. The bus will pass through Ijora, Marine Beach, and drop you at Liverpool or Area B.
If your final destination is deep inside Wharf or Tincan, enter a short-drop Keke or standard internal bus from Liverpool round-about.
Was this route guide helpful for your commute today?
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Jakande β Apapa corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦7,300
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush, leave Jakande between 5:00 AM and 5:45 AM. If you miss this window, wait until the off-peak period from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For evening return trips, avoid starting your journey from Apapa between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM because port trucks and workers close at the same time.
Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at major crowded bus stops like CMS, Costain, and Mile 2. Avoid showing your phone or carrying expensive bags openly when inside standard Danfo buses, especially when traffic slows down at Ijora or Marine Beach. Always keep your windows up if you are in a private car or ride-hailing ride.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Jakande to Apapa. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2, then take a short Danfo or Keke from Mile 2 down to Apapa. Alternatively, you can use the commercial ferries from CMS or Marina jetty straight to Apapa to skip road traffic completely.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Jakande β Apapa corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦7,300
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
7 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
8 to 13 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.14x)
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway