Moving from Maza Maza on the mainland to Banana Island on the island is a long journey that crosses from the far west of Lagos into the high-brow heart of Ikoyi. This journey requires switching from yellow buses (Danfos) to local Kekes or ride-hailing cars, moving through major traffic points like Mile 2, Costain, and Obalende.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst traffic, leave Maza Maza between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM for morning trips. For afternoon travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Avoid leaving the island back to the mainland between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
20 to 25 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.17x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+270 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short drop from Maza Maza to the main Mile 2 Bus Stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Obalende. Ensure you enter the bus at the proper park to avoid 'one-chance' vehicles.
Drop at Obalende Under-bridge and walk to the park where they park tricycles (Keke) going to Ikoyi/Banana Island gate.
Enter a Keke from Obalende that goes straight to the Banana Island Gate.
At the Banana Island Gate, you must call the person you are visiting to clear you at the security post before you can enter. You can then take an internal shuttle or walk inside.
Always hold small change (change/regular notes) in your hand to pay the conductor to avoid fighting over change.
Keep your phones and wallets inside your deep pockets or bags, especially when changing buses at Mile 2 and Obalende.
If you do not have a gate clearance code or a host to call, the security guards at Banana Island will not allow you to walk past the main gate.
Check the weather before leaving; if it rains, the Mile 2 axis can become highly flooded and completely blocked.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Maza Maza and Mile 2 have high rates of pickpocketing and 'one-chance' buses, especially in the early morning and late night. Hold your bags tightly and avoid showing your phone. Banana Island itself is highly secure, but the access gates require strict clearance.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the Lagos Blue Line Rail runs from Mile 2 (very close to Maza Maza) to Marina. From Marina, you can easily connect to Obalende and Ikoyi.
Distance
38.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
₦2,500 - ₦3,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+270 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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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
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
No. The security at the gate is very strict. You must have a visitor's code or your host must call the security gate directly to allow you in. Pedestrians without clearance are turned back.
No, the train (Blue Line) only goes from Mile 2 to Marina. From Marina, you must use a bus, Keke, or taxi to get to Ikoyi and Banana Island.
If you go by road using Danfo, it can take anywhere between 2 to 3.5 hours due to bottlenecks at Mile 2 and Costain. If you use the train from Mile 2 to Marina, the total time reduces to about 1 to 1.5 hours.
No, there are no direct buses. You must first go to Obalende or Marina on the Island, then take another transport to Ikoyi before accessing Banana Island.