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This guide covers the full journey from the Island at Lekki Phase 1 to Sabo, Yaba on the Mainland. Because of high fuel prices and heavy traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge, moving between these two busy business and school hubs requires careful timing and an understanding of the different commercial bus stops, direct express vehicles, and connecting Danfo routes.
Distance
19.5 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦1,800 - β¦2,700
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Walk or take a local Keke from your house inside Lekki Phase 1 to the main Lekki Bus Stop near the Admiralty Way gate.
Board a commercial Danfo bus heading towards Obalende or CMS. This bus will take you through Lekki-Epe Expressway and Ozumba Mbadiwe.
Drop at Obalende, cross over to the Yaba park section, and enter another Danfo bus going directly to Yaba or Sabo via the Third Mainland Bridge.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Sabo bus stop, right before the bus reaches the final Yaba main garage.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk or take a local Keke from your house inside Lekki Phase 1 to the main Lekki Bus Stop near the Admiralty Way gate.
Board a commercial Danfo bus heading towards Obalende or CMS. This bus will take you through Lekki-Epe Expressway and Ozumba Mbadiwe.
Drop at Obalende, cross over to the Yaba park section, and enter another Danfo bus going directly to Yaba or Sabo via the Third Mainland Bridge.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Sabo bus stop, right before the bus reaches the final Yaba main garage.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Lekki Phase 1 β Sabo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat morning rush hour, leave Lekki before 6:00 AM. For evening travel back or across, wait until 8:30 PM when the Third Mainland Bridge bottle-necks begin to clear. If traveling off-peak, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM provides the smoothest ride.
Safety Rating
Medium - You must stay sharp at major junctions and crowded bus stops. Pickpockets operate heavily around Obalende, CMS, and Adekunle Under-bridge during rushed hours. Put your phone inside your bag, hold your pocket in tight crowds, and do not enter any unmarked vehicle (popularly called One-Chance) where the passengers look suspicious.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or Rail lane from Lekki Phase 1 to Sabo. However, you can board standard regulated LAMATA/BRT buses from CMS or Obalende heading towards Mainland corridors like Yaba and Sabo.
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 Lekki Phase 1 β Sabo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,100
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
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
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
Sabo β Lekki Phase 1
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