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Moving from Obalende to Coker takes you from the edge of Lagos Island down to the mainland corridor via the Eko Bridge and Badagry Expressway. Because of current high fuel prices and heavy traffic on the mainland, you need to plan your budget and your time carefully. This guide gives you the best direct and alternative routes to avoid getting stuck or spending too much money.
Distance
15.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
β¦1,200 - β¦1,800
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Walk to the Obalende under-bridge commercial park and look for drivers shouting 'Orile / Mile 2'. Board a yellow Danfo bus going that way.
The bus will move through Ring Road, climb Eko Bridge, and drive through Costain down towards Iponri and Alaka.
The driver will continue past National Theater and Orile Junction along the Badagry Expressway corridor.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Coker Bus Stop. The bus will drop you by the expressway or under the footbridge.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the Obalende under-bridge commercial park and look for drivers shouting 'Orile / Mile 2'. Board a yellow Danfo bus going that way.
The bus will move through Ring Road, climb Eko Bridge, and drive through Costain down towards Iponri and Alaka.
The driver will continue past National Theater and Orile Junction along the Badagry Expressway corridor.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Coker Bus Stop. The bus will drop you by the expressway or under the footbridge.
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30-60 Min
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β¦4,300
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Morning off-peak is between 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Afternoon/Evening off-peak starts after 8:30 PM. For morning rush hour, leave before 6:00 AM if you want to avoid the long lines at Obalende and the Costain lock-up. For evening rush hour, either leave before 4:00 PM or wait out the traffic until 8:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Obalende and Orile are very busy parks. Watch your pockets, bags, and phones closely at all times. Avoid putting your phone in your back pocket or outside pocket. Be very careful at night or early in the morning when people are rushing for buses. Fake passengers or 'one-chance' vehicles can operate around these areas, so always enter buses inside the main parks rather than waiting by the roadside.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, partial availability. The Lagos Blue Line Rail is available from Marina (which is close to Obalende) down to Mile 2, and it stops directly at the Coker Rail Station. Blue Bus (BRT) routes are also available along the Orile-Mile 2 axis but do not run directly into Obalende park.
During downpours, fares from Ojuelegba to Surulere or Yaba increase by 50% due to local drainage overflows. Pre-book rides or wait out the storm in terminal cafes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Obalende β Coker corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,300
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
-2 to 3 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
During downpours, fares from Ojuelegba to Surulere or Yaba increase by 50% due to local drainage overflows. Pre-book rides or wait out the storm in terminal cafes.
Areas Affected
Eko Bridge