Moving from Jibowu on the Lagos Mainland to Victoria Island on the Island means crossing the Third Mainland Bridge. This route is very busy, especially in the mornings when everyone is rushing to work. Depending on your budget and how much comfort you want, you can take a straight commercial bus (Danfo), connect through a few different bus stops, or use a ride-hailing car app.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning traffic, it is best to leave Jibowu between 5:30 AM and 6:15 AM. If you miss this time, you will get stuck in the rush hour traffic which lasts until 10:00 AM. For afternoon or off-peak travel, the best time is between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM when the road is relatively free.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to Jibowu under-bridge or the main motor park and look for a yellow Danfo bus going straight to Obalende or CMS.
Board the bus and follow the route across the Third Mainland Bridge until you reach Obalende Bus Stop.
Drop at Obalende, walk toward the Victoria Island park side, and enter another short-distance Danfo or a Keke Marwa (Tricycle) going to your exact destination in Victoria Island, like Adeola Odeku or Eko Hotel.
Always hold 'change' (smaller naira notes) like ₦200 and ₦500 so you do not have issues with the bus conductor.
Listen carefully when the conductor is calling destinations so you do not enter a bus going to Lagos Island (CMS) instead of Obalende.
Keep your bags firmly in front of you while walking through the Obalende motor park.
Ask the driver or conductor exactly where they will stop before you enter the vehicle.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Jibowu is generally busy, but you must watch your pockets and bag at all times, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Be very careful at Obalende under-bridge because pickpockets operate heavily there. Do not show your phone or count money inside the bus or while waiting at the bus stop. Only board buses where other normal passengers are sitting to avoid 'one-chance' criminals.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or Train line that moves straight from Jibowu to Victoria Island. However, you can walk or take a short trip from Jibowu to Yaba or Fadeyi to access the BRT corridor, or take standard commercial buses that use the main highway lanes.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+9 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
Herbert Macaulay Way
Because of current fuel price hikes, if you are using public commercial buses (Danfo and Keke), you should budget between ₦1,200 and ₦2,000 for a one-way trip. If you choose to use ride-hailing apps like Bolt or Uber, it will cost you anywhere from ₦6,500 to ₦10,500 or even more depending on rush hour price surges.
The fastest way is to leave very early in the morning, around 5:30 AM, using a direct bus or ride-hailing car. Once you cross the Third Mainland Bridge before 6:30 AM, you will completely avoid the terrible bottleneck traffic that builds up later.
Yes. Be very alert at Jibowu and Obalende bus stops. Pickpockets like to crowd around people who look confused or careless. Do not carry your phone in your hand or back pocket. Also, do not enter any commercial bus that looks suspicious or has only men inside to avoid 'one-chance' robbery buses.
If it rains heavily, expect transportation prices to go up immediately and severe traffic jams to form. If you are already on the road, stay inside the bus or car because Victoria Island streets flood easily. If you have not left Jibowu yet, it is usually wiser to wait a bit for the rain to stop and the water to recede before starting your journey.