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Transport Guide
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Walk to the main Obalende Bus Park under the bridge and locate the conductors shouting 'Ketu / Mile 12'.
Board a standard yellow Danfo bus going directly to Ketu. Ensure you enter with your change (smaller naira notes) to avoid issues with the conductor.
Stay on the bus as it drives past notable mainland stops like Oworonshoki and Ojota without dropping.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Ketu Bus Stop, right before the pedestrian bridge.
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This is a detailed, real-world guide to help you move from Obalende on Lagos Island to Ketu on the Mainland. Because of high fuel prices and inflation, transport fares change quickly, so this guide provides realistic price ranges. This route takes you across the water via the Third Mainland Bridge and straight down the busy Ikorodu Road corridor.
Distance
19.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush-hour traffic heading towards the island, leave Ketu before 6:00 AM. If you are moving from Obalende to Ketu in the evening, try to leave before 4:00 PM, or wait out the traffic until after 8:30 PM. Off-peak hours between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM offer the smoothtest and fastest travel times.
Safety Rating
Medium - Obalende and Ketu are very busy garage areas. Keep your phones and wallets inside your bags. Beware of pickpockets at Obalende under the bridge and Ketu garage, especially in the early mornings and late nights. Avoid boarding buses that look suspicious or empty (commonly called One-Chance).
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, BRT buses are highly available on this route. While there is no direct BRT from Obalende park to Ketu, you can easily take a regular bus to Ojota or Fadeyi and enter the regulated blue BRT buses that run along the dedicated Ikorodu Road lane straight to Ketu Bus Stop.
Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk to the main Obalende Bus Park under the bridge and locate the conductors shouting 'Ketu / Mile 12'.
Board a standard yellow Danfo bus going directly to Ketu. Ensure you enter with your change (smaller naira notes) to avoid issues with the conductor.
Stay on the bus as it drives past notable mainland stops like Oworonshoki and Ojota without dropping.
Tell the conductor you will drop at Ketu Bus Stop, right before the pedestrian bridge.
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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 Obalende → Ketu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦5,000
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Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
19 to 24 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
Third Mainland Bridge
Ketu → Obalende
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