Moving from Onikan on Lagos Island to Festac Town in Amuwo-Odofin is a journey that takes you across the lagoon and down the busy Lagos-Badagry highway. Because of high fuel prices and heavy traffic on the bridges and expressway, you need to plan your budget and your timing carefully. This guide gives you the exact bus stops, current inflated prices, and smart secrets to make your journey smooth.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid sleeping in traffic, leave Onikan early between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM if you are traveling in the morning. If you are moving in the evening, try to leave before 4:00 PM, or wait out the heavy rush hour gridlock until after 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from Onikan (near Muson Centre or CMS Grammar School) to the main CMS Bus Stop.
At CMS Bus Stop, look for the big yellow Danfo buses or coaster buses going straight to Mile 2. Board one and follow Eko Bridge down to the expressway.
Drop at Mile 2, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and walk to the park where internal transport enters Festac.
Enter a direct Danfo or a Keke entering Festac Town through the First Gate or Second Gate depending on your final destination.
Always enter the bus with your 'change' or smaller naira notes. Danfo conductors hate big notes like ₦1,000 or ₦1,000 notes for small fares and can tie your money with another passenger.
Keep your bag in front of you at Mile 2. Hold it tightly against your chest so pickpockets do not open your zip.
If you see passengers rushing a bus roughly, hold your pockets. Area boys use that rough rushing period to steal phones.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is going through 'Express' or 'Service Lane' before you step inside.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very alert at major exchange points like CMS, Costain, and Mile 2. Do not show your phone or carry cash openly, especially when there is slow traffic or when darkness falls. Avoid late-night movements around the Mile 2 Under-bridge or Maza Maza axis because of pickpockets and area boys.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, there is partial rail and BRT corridor access. You can take the Lagos Blue Line Rail from the nearby Marina Station straight to Mile 2, which completely skips the Eko Bridge and Badagry Expressway traffic. Standard BRT buses also run from CMS/Marina towards Mile 2 and Oshodi.
Distance
32.0 km
Duration
2h 0m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,600
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+12 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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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
Eko Bridge
Because of current fuel inflation, you should hold at least ₦2,500 to ₦3,000 for a one-way trip by commercial bus to be completely safe and cover any sudden price hikes by conductors.
No, the Lagos Blue Line Rail stops at Mile 2. From Mile 2, you must take a short 5 to 10-minute Keke or a local Danfo bus to enter Festac Town properly.
It is risky. The road around Costain, Iganmu, and Mile 2 becomes dangerous from 9:00 PM upward due to hoodlums and low streetlighting. If you must travel late, use a registered ride-hailing car and keep your windows up.
If the traffic is completely locked and you are close to Mile 2, it is often faster to alight from the bus, join other commuters walking safely on the pedestrian walkway, and take a Keke from the under-bridge straight into Festac.