Moving from Sabo (Yaba) to Marina (Lagos Island) is a major daily journey for many workers. This trip takes you from the mainland side of Lagos straight across the lagoon to the business district on the island. While it is not a very long distance, traffic can turn a short trip into a stressful journey if you do not plan well.
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Best Time to Travel
Leave Sabo before 6:30 AM to beat the morning island rush. For off-peak, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the road is completely free.
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
2 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
8 to 13 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk from Sabo down to the popular Yaba Bus Stop near the rail line.
Look for the conductors shouting 'Marina, Marina!' or 'CMS!' and board the yellow Danfo bus.
The bus will drive through Adekunle and follow the Third Mainland Bridge straight down.
Stay on the bus until the final stop at CMS or Marina under-bridge, then drop.
Enter with small change (₦200 and ₦500 notes) so you do not have 'change issues' with the conductor.
Hold your phone and wallet tightly inside the commercial bus, especially when people are rushing to enter.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch your pockets and bags at Yaba bus stop and under the bridge at night. Avoid showing your phone in slow traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge ramps.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, you can connect to the Lagride, standard BRT buses at Yaba, or take the Blue Line Rail from the nearby National Theatre station if you pass through Iponri.
Distance
11.0 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,000 - ₦1,500
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 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.
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The fastest way is to leave very early (by 6:00 AM) using a direct Danfo from Yaba. If you leave late, a motorcycle/Okada can take you through inner routes to Adekunle, but they are banned on the main highways.
Always hold extra cash. When it rains heavily, fares can jump by 50% to 100%. If the normal fare is ₦1,000, keep at least ₦2,000 ready in your pocket.
There are no direct high-capacity blue BRT buses from Sabo to Marina. However, you can find smaller regulated commercial buses or Lagride vehicles around Yaba that go to the Island.
Marina can get very lonely and dark after 8:30 PM, and pickpockets operate around Yaba under-bridge at night. If you must travel late, using a registered ride-hailing car or moving in a crowd inside a Danfo is highly recommended.