Moving from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos Island to Falomo in Ikoyi is a short but very busy journey. It connects a major transport hub with one of the busiest commercial streets in Ikoyi. While the distance is quite short, heavy traffic during rush hours can turn a 10-minute drive into a much longer trip. Commuters can choose between direct yellow buses (Danfos), taking short connections, or using ride-hailing cars.
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Best Time to Travel
For a smooth journey, travel during the off-peak hours between 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM, or after 8:00 PM. If you must travel during morning peak hours (7:30 AM - 9:30 AM) or evening peak hours (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM), prepare for slow-moving traffic on Awolowo Road.
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
17 to 22 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.22x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+3 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk into the main TBS bus terminal and find the section where buses look for passengers going to Obalende or Falomo.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus or a mini-bus (Korope) heading towards Falomo or Maroko, and tell the conductor you will drop at Falomo.
Stay on the bus as it drives through Awolowo Road, passing various banks and stores.
Alight from the bus at the final bus stop just before or directly under the Falomo bridge.
Always enter the bus with smaller naira notes (change) to avoid severe arguments with the conductor.
Keep your eyes on your phone and bag, especially when entering or dropping from the bus at TBS.
If you cannot find a direct Falomo bus, board one going to Obalende, drop at the last stop, and take a short walk or a cheap Keke to Falomo.
Fares usually go up quickly if it starts raining or if the traffic is unusually heavy.
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Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day because it is a high-brow area with plenty of security. However, you must be very careful with your phones and wallets at the crowded TBS park, especially early in the morning and late at night, as pickpockets operate there. Avoid lonely stretches of Awolowo Road after 9:00 PM.
BRT / Rail / Water
There are no standard high-capacity BRT buses or light rail systems running directly inside this specific corridor. The trip relies entirely on regular commercial buses (Danfos), corporate shuttles, mini-buses (Korope), and private vehicles.
Distance
5.2 km
Duration
25 mins
Total Cost
₦700 - ₦1,000
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+3 mins delay
* Based on regular route 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.
Areas Affected
Alfred Rewane Road
If you take a direct commercial bus or mini-bus, it will cost you between ₦700 and ₦1,000 depending on the time of day. If you use a ride-hailing app, the price ranges from ₦2,500 to ₦4,500, and it can go higher during heavy rainy days or severe rush hour traffic.
No, there is no direct blue or red BRT bus that runs inside the Awolowo Road corridor to Falomo. You will have to use the yellow commercial buses (Danfos), small seven-seater mini-buses (Korope), or ride-hailing cars.
The distance is short, but because many people are rushing to work in Ikoyi and Victoria Island, the journey can take between 30 and 50 minutes. On a clear, traffic-free afternoon, the same trip will take you less than 15 minutes.
It is safest to board your bus inside the main, well-lit terminal areas where many other commuters are standing. Avoid hanging around the dark corners of the outer fence or waiting alone by the roadside after 8:00 PM.