Moving from Tin Can to Orile takes you through the busy Apapa port corridor. Because of heavy trucks and trailers, the road can be highly unpredictable. This guide breaks down the cheapest and fastest ways to navigate the journey safely using local buses, keke, or private cars under current high fuel prices.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best time to move is between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM when port trucks are less active. If you must travel in the morning, leave before 6:30 AM to beat the heavy logjam.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal / Easy to get bus
Hold-up Delay Today
9 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.15x)
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Walk to Tin Can First Gate or Second Gate bus stop and board a yellow Danfo bus heading straight to Mile 2.
Drop at Mile 2 Under-bridge. Cross the pedestrian bridge safely to the other side facing the Badagry Expressway.
Board another Danfo going towards Costain or CMS, and tell the conductor you will drop at Orile Bus Stop.
Alight at Orile Bus Stop just before the major bridge intersection.
Always enter the bus with 'change' (small naira notes) to avoid fights with conductors.
Hold your bag tightly in front of your chest when crossing the Mile 2 pedestrian bridge.
If the road is completely blocked by trailers, ask if commercial motorcycles (Okada) are moving inside the estates as a shortcut.
Keep your window rolled up halfway if you are sitting by the side to prevent phone snatching in traffic.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at Mile 2 Under-bridge and Alaba Suru, especially in the early morning and late evening. Avoid displaying your phone or cash near truck queues where boys hang around.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus from Tin Can to Orile. However, once you get to Mile 2, you can connect to the Lagos Blue Line Rail mass transit which stops directly at Orile station.
Distance
11.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
₦1,100 - ₦1,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Standard daytime traffic. Some slow-moving vehicles near commercial hubs.
Hold-up delay
+14 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
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
Because of current fuel price hikes, the total cost by public Danfo bus ranges between ₦1,100 and ₦1,700. If you decide to use the train or ride-hailing services, expect to pay higher.
It is not very safe after 8:00 PM. The lack of streetlights and the presence of stationary trailers create dark spots where area boys operate. It is highly advised to finish your trip before nightfall.
Yes, you can use your Cowry Card at the Mile 2 Train Station to catch the Blue Line straight to Orile. However, standard yellow Danfo buses on this route still collect cash only.
If the main highway is blocked, drop from your bus early and look for approved Keke routes that pass through local streets behind Mile 2 estate to find your way out.