This transport guide shows you the best, cheapest, and fastest ways to move from Makoko to Oniru. It covers the popular yellow buses (Danfo), alternative express connections, and private rides. Because fuel prices and transport fares have gone up recently across Lagos State, we have included realistic price ranges instead of fixed amounts to help you plan your budget correctly.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, try to leave Makoko between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. If you miss that window, it is better to wait until the off-peak period starting from 10:00 AM when the traffic on the bridge and inside Ikoyi has reduced.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-5 to 0 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short local ride from your house in Makoko out to the popular Adekunle Bus Stop.
Board a commercial yellow bus (Danfo) going directly to Obalende. The driver will climb the Third Mainland Bridge and drop you at the main garage.
From Obalende Terminal, enter another Danfo heading towards Lekki/Ajah and tell the conductor you will drop at Maroko or Oniru junction.
Take a shared tricycle (Keke Marwa) or a short walk from the junction straight into your final destination inside Oniru estate.
Always carry smaller Naira notes (change) to avoid fighting with conductors who do not have balance.
Listen carefully when the conductor is calling destinations so you don't enter a bus going to a different part of the Island.
Hold your bag tightly in front of your chest while waiting or boarding at Obalende terminal.
Ask the passengers next to you for the exact price if you think the conductor is trying to overcharge you.
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Safety Rating
Medium - You must stay sharp and alert, especially around heavy bus terminals like Adekunle under-bridge and Obalende. Watch your pockets to avoid pickpockets. If you are moving early in the morning or late at night, avoid walking in dark, lonely corners. Keep your phone inside your bag when boarding a Danfo.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train service running straight from Makoko to Oniru. However, regulated large buses (Lagos Bus Reform Initiative) pass through nearby Obalende and connect towards the Island.
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,300
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 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.
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If you are using the normal commercial yellow buses (Danfo), keep at least ₦2,500 to ₦3,000 to cover any sudden minor price changes by the conductors. If you want to use a private ride app, budget between ₦7,000 and ₦10,000 depending on the time of day.
Yes. When workers are closing from offices on the Island between 4:30 PM and 7:30 PM, the demand for buses goes up very high. Conductors usually double the prices from Obalende back to the Mainland, so expect fares to go higher in the evening.
No, you cannot. Tricycles (Keke) are not allowed to ply major long-distance routes like the Third Mainland Bridge or the main parts of Ikoyi roads. You can only use them for short inner-city connections at the start and end of your journey.
If the bridge is blocked, your alternative is to take the internal Mainland route through Yaba, Iddo, and connect through Carter Bridge to Lagos Island, before taking a bus to Obalende or Lekki. This alternative route can add 45 to 60 minutes to your travel time.