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Moving from the Lagos Island commercial hub at Marina to the state capital at Ikeja is a very busy route. Because of current fuel price hikes, fares change quickly, but you can choose between standard yellow buses (Danfo), the modern Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue and Red lines connection), or private ride-hailing services. The trip can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over two hours depending entirely on Lagos traffic and the time of day you leave.
Distance
24.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
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Walk to the main CMS/Marina bus park under the bridge.
Locate and board a big yellow 'Molue' or standard 'Danfo' bus going straight to Ikeja or Oshodi. If you enter an Oshodi bus, tell the conductor you will drop at the final stop.
If the bus goes straight to Ikeja, drop at Ikeja Under-Bridge. If it stops at Oshodi, clear out and walk to the local terminal to enter a short-distance connection bus or Keke Marwa heading directly to Ikeja.
Alight from the final bus or Keke at Ikeja Under-Bridge or Allen Avenue junction depending on your exact destination.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the main CMS/Marina bus park under the bridge.
Locate and board a big yellow 'Molue' or standard 'Danfo' bus going straight to Ikeja or Oshodi. If you enter an Oshodi bus, tell the conductor you will drop at the final stop.
If the bus goes straight to Ikeja, drop at Ikeja Under-Bridge. If it stops at Oshodi, clear out and walk to the local terminal to enter a short-distance connection bus or Keke Marwa heading directly to Ikeja.
Alight from the final bus or Keke at Ikeja Under-Bridge or Allen Avenue junction depending on your exact destination.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Marina → Ikeja corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦5,900
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, move before 6:30 AM or wait until after 10:00 AM when the road is clear. For evening travel from Marina, try to leave before 4:00 PM or stay back until after 8:00 PM to avoid getting stuck in the standstill closing-hour traffic.
Safety Rating
Medium - Marina and Ikeja are generally safe during the day, but you must stay alert. Beware of pickpockets at busy parks like CMS, Ojota, and Ikeja Under-Bridge. Avoid flashing your phones or expensive jewelry near bus windows, especially during slow-moving traffic. At night, be careful around dark walkways and only enter buses that have full passengers already inside.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, high availability. You can take the Lagos Blue Line Rail from Marina to Alaba/Mile 2 or use the BRT buses from CMS/Marina terminal moving towards mainland hubs. While there is no direct single train from Marina to Ikeja, you can connect via BRT to Yaba or Oyingbo and switch to the newly launched Lagos Red Line Rail which goes straight to the Ikeja Train Station.
Speed cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge are fully active. Public transit vehicles must adhere to the 80km/h limit to ensure commuter safety.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Marina → Ikeja corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦5,900
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
-1 to 4 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Speed cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge are fully active. Public transit vehicles must adhere to the 80km/h limit to ensure commuter safety.
Areas Affected
Eko Bridge