Moving from Jakande (Lekki) to Berger is a journey that takes you from the Island all the way to the gateway of the Mainland. It is a long distance that requires changing buses at major connection points like CMS, Obalende, or Oshodi. Because of heavy traffic on the bridges and major highways, your total travel time can stretch past two hours, and fares have gone up significantly due to recent fuel price increases.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush-hour traffic heading towards the Mainland, it is best to move between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you must travel in the morning, leave Jakande as early as 5:30 AM. For evening travel, try to avoid the road between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM when people are returning from work.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
2 to 7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+315 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Jakande bus stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a commercial bus (Danfo) or Coaster bus heading to CMS or Obalende.
Drop at CMS or Obalende last stop. Walk quickly into the main motor park and look for the conductors calling 'Berger Direct' or 'Ojota/Berger'.
If you cannot find a direct bus to Berger from CMS/Obalende, enter a bus dropping at Ojota. From Ojota bus stop, board a final short-distance Danfo straight to Berger.
Alight at the final stop at Berger, near the pedestrian bridge or under-bridge area.
Always enter the motor park to board your bus instead of standing on the highway to avoid 'One-Chance' criminal vehicles.
Hold small change (Naira notes) in your hand to pay the conductor so you do not get stuck sharing 'change' with strangers.
Keep your bag zipped and hold it tightly across your chest when walking through CMS or Obalende parks.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going to 'Berger Under-bridge' or stopping at 'Ojota' before you enter.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must remain very alert, especially at major interchange parks like CMS, Obalende, or Oshodi. Pickpockets operate heavily in crowded spaces. Keep your phone and wallet safe. Avoid late-night movements around Berger under-bridge, as hoodlums take advantage of dark spots to rob commuters.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or train from Jakande to Berger. However, once you cross over to the Mainland via CMS or Obalende, you can catch regulated BRT buses heading to Oshodi or Ojota, which shortens your time in regular traffic.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+315 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Lekki-Epe Expressway
Because of current fuel price hikes, the total cost by public Danfo bus ranges between ₦2,300 and ₦3,800 depending on the exact connection route you take and the time of day. If it is raining or during peak rush hour, fares can jump higher.
No, you will rarely find a direct yellow Danfo bus from Jakande straight to Berger. You must stop at a major connection hub on the way—either CMS, Obalende, or Oshodi—and change to another bus heading to Berger.
It is safest to arrive at Berger during daylight hours, preferably before 7:30 PM. The area under the pedestrian bridge can get very dark and isolated late at night, making it a hotspot for petty criminals and bag snatchers.
You cannot use the Cowry card from Jakande because standard BRT buses do not operate inside that section of Lekki. However, if you drop at CMS or Obalende and find a regulated blue BRT bus heading towards Ojota or Oshodi, you can use your Cowry card for that specific leg of the trip.