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This guide shows you the best, cheapest, and fastest ways to move from Marina on Lagos Island to Shomolu on the Mainland. It covers commercial yellow buses (Danfo), the government BRT buses, and ride-hailing options. It also breaks down current high fares caused by fuel price increases, explains where traffic usually builds up, and shares important safety tips so you can plan a stress-free journey.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
β¦1,000 - β¦1,500
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Walk down to the popular Marina Park or Outer Marina Bus Stop close to the total filling station.
Look for the yellow commercial buses (Danfo) shouting 'Yaba Oyingbo' and board one.
Drop at Yaba Bus Stop (near the rail line) and walk towards the Shomolu/Bariga park under the bridge.
Enter another short-trip Danfo or a small mini-bus (Korope) going straight into Shomolu via Moroccan or Fadeyi route.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk down to the popular Marina Park or Outer Marina Bus Stop close to the total filling station.
Look for the yellow commercial buses (Danfo) shouting 'Yaba Oyingbo' and board one.
Drop at Yaba Bus Stop (near the rail line) and walk towards the Shomolu/Bariga park under the bridge.
Enter another short-trip Danfo or a small mini-bus (Korope) going straight into Shomolu via Moroccan or Fadeyi route.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Marina β Shomolu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,200
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush when workers are leaving the Mainland, you can travel anytime between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM because the road heading to the Mainland is usually free. For your return evening trip, try to leave Marina before 4:00 PM, or wait until after 8:30 PM so that the massive bottleneck on Eko Bridge and Ikorodu Road would have cleared up.
Safety Rating
Medium - Marina and Shomolu are busy areas, but you must be very alert. Watch out for pickpockets at the main parks in Marina, especially early in the morning and late at night. In Shomolu, avoid walking inside dark streets alone after 9:00 PM because of local cultist clashes or 'Area Boys' who might try to harass you or snatch your phone.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, BRT buses are highly available for this trip. You can easily enter a standard BRT or regulated bus from the CMS/Marina terminal going towards Yaba or Fadeyi, which are right next to Shomolu. The Lagos Blue Line Rail operates from Marina, but it goes towards Mile 2, so it cannot take you to the Shomolu Mainland axis.
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 Marina β Shomolu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,200
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-4 to 1 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
Eko Bridge