Moving from Magodo to Tin Can Island takes you from the residential zone of Kosofe down to the busy port area of Apapa. Because of heavy port trucks and ongoing fuel-driven transport price changes, the trip requires careful planning. You can use standard yellow buses (Danfo), connect through the BRT system, or use a private ride-hailing car to cross the city.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Leave Magodo between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM to beat the crazy morning traffic on Ikorodu road. For afternoon trips, move between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-7 to -2 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short Keke or walk from Magodo Phase 1 or 2 to the main road at Berger or Ketu bus stop.
Board a big yellow bus (Danfo) or a commercial coaster bus going directly to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2, walk across the flyover bridge, and enter another short-trip Danfo heading to Tin Can Port.
Alight at the designated Tin Can bus stop close to your final destination gate.
Always hold your small change (change) to avoid fighting with the conductor early in the morning.
Keep your eyes on your bags at Mile 2 bus stop; it is a very busy place where pickpockets operate quickly.
Dress comfortably because the port area is dusty and muddy depending on the weather.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major connection hubs like Ojota and Mile 2. Keep your phones and wallets safe from pickpockets, especially during rush hours or slow moving traffic. Avoid night travel around the port gates.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, you can use the regulated BRT buses from Ketu or Ojota down to Costain or Mile 2, then use a final local bus to reach Tin Can. The Blue Line Rail is also operational from Mile 2 if you are coming from the Island direction, but for this direct route, buses and cars remain the primary choices.
Distance
34.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
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
+11 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.
Areas Affected
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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
Ikorodu Road
If you are using public public buses (Danfo/BRT), expect to spend between ₦2,000 and ₦3,500 total for a one-way trip depending on the time of day. Private ride-hailing will cost you between ₦12,000 and ₦18,000.
No, there is no direct BRT route from Magodo to Tin Can. You have to take a local transport to Ketu or Ojota first, take a BRT to a major hub like Oshodi or Costain, and then enter a final bus to Tin Can.
The road has a lot of big container trucks and tankers moving in and out of the port. You must be very careful when walking or crossing the road near the gates, and always look out for these heavy vehicles.
The absolute fastest way is to hit the road by 5:30 AM. Once it is 7:00 AM, the traffic at Ketu, Ojota, and the entire Apapa expressway can trap you for several hours.