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Moving from the Tin Can port area in Apapa to Akowonjo in Alimosho requires traveling across the heart of Lagos. This journey connects the heavy industrial port zone to a dense residential hub. Because of port trucks, bad road patches, and constant traffic at major junctions, you must plan your movement carefully to avoid spending hours on the road.
Distance
28.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦2,300 - β¦3,500
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Walk out of the port gate and board a short-distance Danfo bus heading straight to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 under-bridge, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and board a larger Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Alight at Oshodi bus terminal and find the park for buses heading towards Iyana Ipaja via the expressway.
Drop at Iyana Ipaja under-bridge, then board a final short Danfo or enter a Keke going straight into Akowonjo Road.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
Walk out of the port gate and board a short-distance Danfo bus heading straight to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 under-bridge, cross the pedestrian bridge safely, and board a larger Danfo bus going to Oshodi.
Alight at Oshodi bus terminal and find the park for buses heading towards Iyana Ipaja via the expressway.
Drop at Iyana Ipaja under-bridge, then board a final short Danfo or enter a Keke going straight into Akowonjo Road.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Tin Can β Akowonjo corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦6,600
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the worst gridlock, look for a bus between 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM for afternoon trips. If you must travel in the morning, leave Tin Can before 5:30 AM. For evening travel, wait until after 8:00 PM unless you are ready to sit through severe rush-hour traffic.
Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at major connection points like Mile 2 and Iyana Ipaja, especially early in the morning or late at night. Keep your phone and wallet safe inside your bag. Avoid holding your phone carelessly near the bus windows because traffic thieves (one-chance operators or pickpockets) look for easy targets in heavy traffic.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane or train moving all the way from Tin Can to Akowonjo. However, you can use the Blue Line Rail from nearby Mile 2 if you are going towards Lagos Island instead, but for this specific Akowonjo route, you will rely mostly on standard yellow Danfo buses and local keke (tricycles).
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Tin Can β Akowonjo 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
-10 to -5 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Akowonjo β Tin Can
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