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Traveling from Lekki Phase 1 to the Unilag Area (Akoka, Yaba) involves crossing from Lagos Island to the Mainland. This guide provides practical public transport options, traffic insights, and safety tips for a smooth journey.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦800 - ₦1,350
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From Lekki Phase 1, locate a bus stop along Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue (e.g., opposite Femi Okunnu Estate or the Lekki Phase 1 gate roundabout). Board a 'Danfo' (yellow bus) heading to 'Obalende'.
At Obalende Bus Park, disembark and look for another 'Danfo' bus going to 'Yaba'.
From Yaba Bus Stop, you will find 'Danfo' buses or 'Keke Napep' (tricycles) heading directly into 'Unilag' or 'Akoka'. Specify your destination within Unilag if needed (e.g., 'Main Gate', 'Faculty of Arts').
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Lekki Phase 1, locate a bus stop along Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue (e.g., opposite Femi Okunnu Estate or the Lekki Phase 1 gate roundabout). Board a 'Danfo' (yellow bus) heading to 'Obalende'.
At Obalende Bus Park, disembark and look for another 'Danfo' bus going to 'Yaba'.
From Yaba Bus Stop, you will find 'Danfo' buses or 'Keke Napep' (tricycles) heading directly into 'Unilag' or 'Akoka'. Specify your destination within Unilag if needed (e.g., 'Main Gate', 'Faculty of Arts').
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Lekki Phase 1 → UNILAG Area corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦4,800
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Mid-morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) or early afternoon (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM) to avoid the worst of the peak hour traffic. Traveling early in the morning (before 6:00 AM) can also be fast.
Safety Rating
Medium. Lagos public transport is generally safe, but travelers should be aware of their surroundings. 'One-chance' incidents, where criminals pose as public transport operators, are rare but can occur, especially if boarding from undesignated spots or late at night. Pickpocketing can happen in crowded buses and bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT buses are available on Ikorodu Road (after descending Third Mainland Bridge towards Yaba), but there is no direct BRT route from Lekki Phase 1 to Unilag. There is no rail option for this specific intracity route.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Lekki Phase 1 → UNILAG Area corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦4,800
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
6 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
8 to 13 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.12x)
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue