Moving from Jakande (Lekki) to Okokomaiko (Mainland) means crossing from the Island to the far West of the Mainland. It is a very long journey that takes you across the lagoon and down the busy Badagry Expressway. Because of fuel price hikes and traffic, you need to plan your pocket and your time very well.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Jakande before 6:00 AM or wait until 11:00 AM after the morning rush. In the evening, try to leave before 4:00 PM or stay where you are until 8:30 PM to avoid getting stuck on the highway for hours.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-8 to -3 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Stand at Jakande bus stop along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and board a big Danfo or coaster bus going straight to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge, walk to the Mile 2 park, and enter another Danfo going to Mile 2.
At Mile 2 bus stop, walk towards the Badagry Expressway side and board a final Danfo heading straight to Okokomaiko.
Always enter buses with Lagos color (Yellow and Black stripes) inside the designated parks to avoid security risks.
Hold small change (Naira notes like ₦200 and ₦500) in your hand to pay the conductor so they do not join you with another passenger.
Keep your eyes open at Mile 2 and do not allow strangers to carry your luggage or direct you to unknown vehicles.
If you notice the bus conductor arguing aggressively with passengers before you enter, just wait for the next bus.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must be very careful at major interchange hubs like Oshodi and Mile 2, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag. Beware of 'one-chance' commercial buses by only entering buses inside the main garages or crowded bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train from Jakande to Okokomaiko. However, once you get to Mile 2, you can use the Lagos Blue Line Rail or standard BRT buses that run along the Badagry Expressway to Okokomaiko.
Distance
42.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,300 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+15 mins delay
* Based on regular route 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
If you are using public commercial buses, you should have at least ₦4,000 to ₦5,000 in cash to cover the current high transport fares and any emergency price increments by conductors.
It is not advisable to make this long journey late at night. Major hubs like Mile 2, Maza Maza, and Okokomaiko under-bridge become dark and isolated, which increases the risk of bag snatching, pickpocketing, and harassment.
No, Keke Marwa is not allowed to ply major expressways like the Lekki-Epe Expressway or the Badagry Expressway. You can only use Keke for short inner-street movements inside Jakande or within Okokomaiko.
Remain calm and step out of the vehicle safely onto the pedestrian pavement. The conductor is supposed to look for another bus to transfer you ('transfer' or 'wazo'). If they fail to do so, ask for your balance change and board another passing bus immediately.