Moving from the quiet residential area of Osapa London in Lekki to the very busy commercial hub of Mushin requires crossing from the Island to the Mainland. This journey takes you across the lagoon and through some of Lagos' most active transport bottlenecks. Because of recent fuel price increases, transport costs have gone up significantly, making it essential to plan your pockets and your timing carefully.
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Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, leave Osapa London before 6:00 AM. If you miss that, wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM. For evening travel from Mushin back to the Island, try to move before 4:00 PM, or prepare to stand in long bus queues until after 8:30 PM when the initial rush dies down.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
3 to 8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short Keke or walk out from your street in Osapa London to the main Lekki-Epe Expressway bus stop.
Board a big yellow bus (Danfo) or a Coaster bus going to CMS or Obalende. Tell the conductor you will drop at CMS.
From CMS, cross over and board another Danfo heading straight to Yaba or Ojuelegba.
At Yaba or Ojuelegba, enter the final Danfo heading directly into Mushin. Drop at Olosha or your exact final destination.
Always hold small change (change money) like ₦200 and ₦500 notes to enter Danfo so the conductor does not 'marry' you to another passenger.
Listen carefully to the conductor's voice at CMS to ensure the bus is passing through Third Mainland Bridge and not the longer route.
Keep your bag strapped tightly to your chest when navigating the crowd at Yaba or Mushin Olosha.
If a bus driver is driving too aggressively because of rush hour, speak up alongside other passengers.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Osapa London is very safe, but Mushin is a high-energy environment with active street boys (Area Boys). Keep your phones and wallets inside your deep pockets or bags, especially around Mushin Olosha, Idi-Oro, and when boarding crowded Danfo buses at night. Avoid flashing expensive items and look like you know where you are going.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or Rail service running straight from Osapa to Mushin. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2 if you take an alternative route, or catch standard BRT buses once you get to CMS or Yaba to reduce your time in regular traffic.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
₦2,200 - ₦3,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+11 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
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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
Lekki-Epe Expressway
With the current transport inflation, you should hold at least ₦7,000 to ₦8,000 for a safe round trip using Danfo. This leaves you with extra emergency cash in case fares spike because of sudden afternoon rain or a bad traffic jam.
No, there are no standard direct public buses from Osapa London to Mushin. You must stop and change buses at least twice, usually breaking the journey at CMS/Obalende and then again at Yaba or Ojuelegba.
Do not stand in the middle of the road looking confused or staring blankly at your phone. Walk calmly into a standard, well-lit shop, or approach a uniformed traffic official (like a LASTMA officer) or an older shopkeeper to ask for directions.
Yes, Lagos commercial transport fares are highly flexible. During early morning peak hours (6:30 AM - 9:00 AM) and evening return hours (5:00 PM - 8:30 PM), prices can increase by ₦300 to ₦700 per leg of the journey compared to afternoon off-peak times.