Moving from the Lagos State University (LASU) main campus in Ojo to Osapa London on the Lekki peninsula is a long cross-city journey. It takes you from the far mainland area to the island. Because of the heavy traffic on major roads, you need to understand the different bus options, major stops like Mile 2 and CMS, and the best time to enter the road.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, start your journey before 6:00 AM if you are traveling in the morning. If you miss that, wait until the mid-day off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
3 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
6 to 11 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
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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Walk out of the LASU main gate and board a yellow Danfo bus going to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 bus stop, walk across the pedestrian bridge to the Blue Line Rail Station, and buy a ticket to Marina (CMS).
Exit the train station at Marina, walk down to the CMS bus park, and enter a coaster bus or Danfo going towards Ajah.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Osapa London bus stop. From the bus stop, you can take a short walk or enter a Keke into the estate.
Always hold your smaller change (called 'change' or 'wazo') in your hand to avoid fighting with the bus conductor.
Keep your eyes on your pockets and bag when changing buses at Mile 2 and CMS.
If you want to use the train, try to get a Cowry Card beforehand so you can skip the long ticket lines.
Be ready to stay inside the bus for a long time once you pass the Lekki Toll Gate, as traffic can build up suddenly.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must look after your bags and phones at busy motor parks like Mile 2 and CMS. Avoid flashing your phones near the bus windows in slow-moving traffic, especially when it gets dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. You can take the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 down to Marina (CMS), which saves you hours of traffic on the mainland side. Standard BRT buses also run from Mile 2 to CMS, and from CMS to Ajah (passing Osapa London).
Distance
48.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,700 - ₦3,800
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
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.
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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
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Because of recent fuel price hikes, the total cost by public bus ranges between ₦2,700 and ₦4,500. This depends on whether you take the train or enter multiple danfo buses.
No, there is no single direct BRT bus. You have to take a bus from LASU to Mile 2 first, then take another transport option (like the train or another bus) to CMS/Obalende, before entering the final bus to Osapa London.
The fastest way is to use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to Marina (CMS). The train flies over the mainland traffic gridlock in less than 25 minutes, saving you hours of sitting inside a hot bus.
Very rarely. Direct buses from the far mainland to the island do not usually sit at LASU gate. Your best option is to change buses at Mile 2 or CMS to save time.