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Navigating from the Alausa Secretariat area on the Lagos Mainland to the upscale Ikoyi on Lagos Island requires strategic planning due to Lagos's notorious traffic. This guide offers detailed public transport options, focusing on BRT and yellow Danfo buses, to help you travel efficiently and safely.
Distance
22.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦800 - β¦1,200
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From Secretariat Road Area (Alausa), take a local Keke Napep or a short Danfo ride to the Ikeja Underbridge/Maryland BRT corridor.
At the Maryland BRT Terminal or Ojota BRT Terminal (if you prefer to go slightly further inland first), board a BRT bus heading towards CMS/TBS (Terminal Bus Stop). These are red or blue buses.
Alight at CMS (Central Business District) or TBS (Tafawa Balewa Square) terminal, which are major bus hubs on Lagos Island.
From CMS/TBS, find a yellow Danfo bus or a local shared taxi (popularly called 'drops') heading into Ikoyi. Specify your exact destination within Ikoyi (e.g., Awolowo Road, Kingsway Road).
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Secretariat Road Area (Alausa), take a local Keke Napep or a short Danfo ride to the Ikeja Underbridge/Maryland BRT corridor.
At the Maryland BRT Terminal or Ojota BRT Terminal (if you prefer to go slightly further inland first), board a BRT bus heading towards CMS/TBS (Terminal Bus Stop). These are red or blue buses.
Alight at CMS (Central Business District) or TBS (Tafawa Balewa Square) terminal, which are major bus hubs on Lagos Island.
From CMS/TBS, find a yellow Danfo bus or a local shared taxi (popularly called 'drops') heading into Ikoyi. Specify your exact destination within Ikoyi (e.g., Awolowo Road, Kingsway Road).
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Secretariat Road Area β Ikoyi corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
Available Riders Nearby
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) to avoid peak hour traffic. Afternoons between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM are also usually better. Avoid 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium. While public transport is generally safe, passengers should be wary of pickpockets in crowded buses and terminals. Avoid late-night travel on public transport for personal safety reasons. Always board buses from designated stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is a major public transport option for a significant portion of this route, offering a more structured and often faster alternative to regular yellow buses. There is no train service available for this specific intra-city route.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Secretariat Road Area β Ikoyi corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦5,500
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
8 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.21x)
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
Obafemi Awolowo Way
Ikoyi β Secretariat Road Area
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