Moving from Tin Can to Marina takes you from the busy port area of Apapa straight to the central business district on Lagos Island. Because of heavy container trucks and port traffic, this short distance can take a long time. Commuters use yellow buses (Danfos), kekes, or sometimes combine road transport with local boats to beat the heavy traffic on the bridges.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Leave between 6:00 AM and 6:45 AM for the morning rush, or wait until the off-peak period between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the truck movement slows down.
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
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk or take a short Keke ride from Tin Can port to Mile 2 bus stop.
Board a direct yellow Danfo bus going to Lagos Island or CMS at the Mile 2 under-bridge.
Drop at CMS bus stop and take a short walk through the pedestrian bridge down to Marina.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Keep your bags zipped tight and close to your chest at Mile 2 bus stop.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Be very careful at Mile 2 under-bridge and Ijora, especially in the early morning and late night. Keep your phone and wallet safe from pickpockets (one-chance operators) who target crowded bus stops.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT lane from Tin Can to Marina. However, the Lagos Blue Line Rail runs from Mile 2 to Marina, which is an excellent option to beat the bridge traffic entirely.
Distance
12.0 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,500 - ₦2,200
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 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
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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
Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
The cheapest way is to take a standard Danfo bus from Tin Can to Mile 2, and then enter another Danfo straight to CMS/Marina. This will cost you around ₦1,500 to ₦2,200 in total depending on the traffic situation.
To avoid the truck traffic, the best secret is to use the Blue Line Train from Mile 2. Once you can get a bike or Keke past the trucks from Tin Can to Mile 2, the train flies over the traffic straight into Marina in less than 20 minutes.
Yes, there are local jetty services nearby. You can take a short connection to Liverpool jetty in Apapa and board a ferry boat directly to CMS/Marina, which completely avoids all road traffic.
Mile 2 is very busy but can be dangerous between 5:00 AM and 6:30 AM. Hold your phone firmly, do not show off expensive jewelry, and stay in well-lit areas where many passengers are standing.