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Moving from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island to Dopemu in the mainland area takes you across the lagoon and through some of the busiest commercial corridors in Lagos. This journey requires navigating major bottlenecks like Oshodi and Ikeja Along, using a mix of yellow buses (Danfo), BRT buses, or ride-hailing services.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
1h 50m
Total Cost
β¦1,800 - β¦2,500
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Walk from the main TBS complex to the outer bus park and board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge or the main interchange, cross safely using the pedestrian bridge, and walk to the local motor park heading toward Agege/Abeokuta Expressway.
Board another Danfo going towards Iyana Ipaja or Abule Egba, and inform the conductor that you will drop at Dopemu bus stop.
Alight at Dopemu bus stop, and take a short walk or a local Keke Marwa (tricycle) to your final street destination.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk from the main TBS complex to the outer bus park and board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Drop at Oshodi Under-bridge or the main interchange, cross safely using the pedestrian bridge, and walk to the local motor park heading toward Agege/Abeokuta Expressway.
Board another Danfo going towards Iyana Ipaja or Abule Egba, and inform the conductor that you will drop at Dopemu bus stop.
Alight at Dopemu bus stop, and take a short walk or a local Keke Marwa (tricycle) to your final street destination.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the TBS β Dopemu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
Available Riders Nearby
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
During morning peak hours, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the rush out of the Island. For afternoon or evening travel, move between 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM to avoid the massive closing-hour gridlock that starts by 4:00 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at major crowded garages like Oshodi and Dopemu Under-bridge, especially early in the morning and late at night. Keep your phone and wallet secure. Avoid boarding one-chance vehicles (criminals posing as commercial buses) by only entering buses inside the organized parks at TBS or Oshodi.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, you can use the Blue Line Rail from Marina (near TBS) to Mile 2, but it does not head toward Dopemu. The most effective option is the BRT bus system from TBS or CMS to Oshodi, and then connecting to another bus heading down the Abeokuta Expressway.
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 TBS β Dopemu corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
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
-6 to -1 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
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
Third Mainland Bridge