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This guide breaks down the short but often busy commute from Onikan to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). Even though they are right next to each other on Lagos Island, navigating the traffic hotspots, gridlocks, and knowing the right bus stops will save you a lot of time and money.
Distance
1.2 km
Duration
15 mins
Total Cost
β¦400 - β¦700
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Walk out from your street in Onikan to the main road near the National Museum or Onikan Roundabout.
Stand by the roadside and look for a short-shuttle Danfo bus heading towards CMS or Obalende that passes through the square. Signal the conductor clearly.
Tell the conductor you will 'drop' at TBS or Outer Marina lane. Stay alert so you do not pass your stop.
Alight carefully from the bus at the final drop-off point and walk directly into the main Tafawa Balewa Square complex.
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Walk out from your street in Onikan to the main road near the National Museum or Onikan Roundabout.
Stand by the roadside and look for a short-shuttle Danfo bus heading towards CMS or Obalende that passes through the square. Signal the conductor clearly.
Tell the conductor you will 'drop' at TBS or Outer Marina lane. Stay alert so you do not pass your stop.
Alight carefully from the bus at the final drop-off point and walk directly into the main Tafawa Balewa Square complex.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Onikan β TBS corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦1,800
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM is the smoothest time to move. Avoid the morning rush hour from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM when workers are flooding the Island, and the evening rush from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM when the main terminal blocks up completely.
Safety Rating
Medium - The area is generally safe during the day because of heavy military and police presence around the Defense House and High Court. However, you must be very careful with your phones and bags at night. Pickpockets operate quickly around the crowded TBS bus terminal and under the nearby bridges when it gets dark.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, the main TBS Bus Terminal is a major hub for the Lagos BRT (Blue Buses). While there is no direct inner train station here, the CMS Blue Line Rail Station is just a short connection away from this axis.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Onikan β TBS corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦1,800
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
-12 to -7 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Awolowo Road