You can travel from Obalende to Tin Can Island by bus or by boat. Taking a bus is cheaper but can have a lot of traffic. Taking a boat from CMS is faster but costs more.
Distance
18.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
1,500 - 2,000 Naira
Status
Verified Route
Current Status
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Est. Delay
+162 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Take a short bus or walk from Obalende to CMS bus stop.
At CMS, enter a bus going to Mile 2.
At Mile 2, take a small bus (Danfo) or a bike going to Tin Can Island Second Gate.
Leave very early to avoid heavy truck traffic.
Keep your phone and wallet safe in your bag.
Ask the driver to tell you when you reach 'Tin Can'.
Carry small change (Naira notes) to pay the bus conductor.
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Yes, there are many big trucks on the road to Tin Can. It can cause long delays.
It costs between 1,500 and 3,000 Naira depending on if you use a bus or a boat.
The boat from CMS to Apapa is the fastest way because it avoids the truck traffic on the road.