This guide helps you move smoothly from the busy port gate at Tin Can down to the industrial hub of Ijora. The route connects through major areas like Mile 2, Berger Yard, and Otto, passing through the core transport corridors of Lagos mainland.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The perfect window to move is between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the morning rush hour has cleared and heavy trucks are less rowdy on the expressway.
Safety Rating
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
21 to 26 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.07x)
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk out safely from the Tin Can Port Gate and find the conductors shouting 'Mile 2' at the main bus stop.
Board a yellow Danfo bus from Tin Can and drop at Mile 2 Under-bridge where the road splits.
Cross the overhead pedestrian bridge carefully and move to the side where buses go towards Orile and Costain. Board a connecting bus heading to Ijora Olopa or 7up.
Stay on the bus as it moves past Alaba Suru and Eric Moore, then drop finally at the main Ijora Under-bridge junction.
Always enter the bus with change (smaller naira notes) to avoid messy fights with conductors.
Keep your eyes open at Mile 2 Under-bridge, do not look lost or display your phone in the open.
Confirm from the conductor if the bus is passing through '7up' or going straight to Costain before you step inside.
Listen carefully to the stop names the conductor is shouting so you do not miss your dropping point.
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Medium - Be very careful at Mile 2 Under-bridge and clear away from dark spots early in the morning or late at night. Hold your phone and bag tightly because of pickpockets.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane from Tin Can to Ijora, but you can link standard government buses from Mile 2. The Blue Line Rail is available nearby at Mile 2 and National Theatre stations.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Severe evening congestion. Major routes are currently at high capacity.
Hold-up delay
+135 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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
75% confidence based on 12 commuter 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
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Because of the current fuel price hikes, going by public Danfo will cost you between ₦1,200 and ₦1,800 depending on the time of the day. If you choose ride-hailing apps, expect to pay between ₦5,500 and ₦8,500.
There is no direct BRT lane or train from Tin Can to Ijora. However, you can take a bus down to Mile 2 and hop on the Lagos Blue Line Rail which goes towards Marina, or drop near the National Theatre station close to Ijora.
When heavy port trucks lock the highway, your best option is to drop from the bus and enter a Keke or use commercial moving options that can pass through the small side streets inside the neighborhood.
Mile 2 Under-bridge and the crowded bus stops around Berger Yard are the major places where pickpockets operate. Always guard your phones, wallets, and handbags very carefully in these crowded zones.