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This transport guide gives you the best, safest, and most practical way to move from Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island to Magodo (Phase 1 or Phase 2) on the Mainland. Because of the recent fuel price hikes and transport fare changes in 2026, costs have gone up across Lagos. This guide helps you navigate the daily traffic, choose between local commercial buses (Danfo), the government bus system (BRT), or ride-hailing apps, and shares key secrets to missing the heavy gridlock on the Third Mainland Bridge and outer roads.
Distance
24.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
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Walk out of the TBS complex to the main bus park and locate the yellow commercial buses (Danfo) loading passengers directly to Ojota or Ketu.
Board the bus and follow the route through Outer Marina, connecting onto the Third Mainland Bridge all the way down to Ojota Bus Stop.
Drop at Ojota Bus Stop. Move safely towards the park where small buses or tricycles (Keke Marwa) load passengers going inside Magodo.
Enter a Keke or local mini-bus heading into Magodo Phase 1 or Phase 2 gates and alight at your final street destination.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk out of the TBS complex to the main bus park and locate the yellow commercial buses (Danfo) loading passengers directly to Ojota or Ketu.
Board the bus and follow the route through Outer Marina, connecting onto the Third Mainland Bridge all the way down to Ojota Bus Stop.
Drop at Ojota Bus Stop. Move safely towards the park where small buses or tricycles (Keke Marwa) load passengers going inside Magodo.
Enter a Keke or local mini-bus heading into Magodo Phase 1 or Phase 2 gates and alight at your final street destination.
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush going towards the Island, you can leave Magodo anytime after 9:00 AM. If you are moving from TBS back to Magodo in the evening, try to leave before 4:00 PM or delay your movement until after 8:30 PM to avoid spending hours in standstill traffic on the Third Mainland Bridge and Ikorodu Road.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally busy and safe during daylight, but commuters must stay alert. Be very careful at night around Ojota Under-bridge, Ketu, and outer Magodo gates. Watch out for pickpockets who mix with the crowd at busy transit parks, and avoid boarding unbranded 'One-Chance' buses at unauthorized bus stops around TBS or Outer Marina.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, BRT services are fully operational. You can board a standard BRT or regulated corridor bus from TBS or nearby Obalende heading towards Ojota or Ketu, which are the closest major drops to Magodo. The Lagos Cowry Card is required for payment, especially with the 2026 adjusted transit pricing. The Lagos Metro Rail (Blue/Red lines) does not directly connect this specific corridor yet.
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the TBS β Magodo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,000
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
If traveling between Lagos and mainland extensions via Berger, plan departures before 6:30 AM or after 8:30 PM to bypass heavy bottlenecks at the outward police posts.
Areas Affected
Third Mainland Bridge