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Moving from the University of Lagos (Unilag) in Akoka to CMS on Lagos Island is a very common daily journey for workers and students. The trip takes you from the quiet university environment into the busy heart of the mainland via Yaba, before crossing over the lagoon to the island. Depending on the cash in your pocket and how fast you want to get there, you can choose between public Danfo buses, the comfortable blue BRT buses, or private ride-hailing cars.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
45 mins
Total Cost
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Exit the Unilag campus through the main gate and board a short shuttle bus or Keke Marwa heading directly to Yaba Bus Stop.
Drop at Yaba Under-bridge, walk toward the market side, and look for conductors shouting 'CMS! CMS! Direct!'. Board a commercial Danfo bus heading to the island.
The bus will pass through Adekunle and enter the Third Mainland Bridge or go through Oyingbo. It will bring you down into the main CMS park opposite the lagoon.
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Exit the Unilag campus through the main gate and board a short shuttle bus or Keke Marwa heading directly to Yaba Bus Stop.
Drop at Yaba Under-bridge, walk toward the market side, and look for conductors shouting 'CMS! CMS! Direct!'. Board a commercial Danfo bus heading to the island.
The bus will pass through Adekunle and enter the Third Mainland Bridge or go through Oyingbo. It will bring you down into the main CMS park opposite the lagoon.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Unilag β CMS corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the heavy morning rush, try to leave Unilag between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM. If you miss that window, wait until the mid-day off-peak period between 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM. For evening travel back or to the island, note that CMS becomes heavily congested from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Safety Rating
Medium - The route is generally safe during the day, but you must stay alert. Pickpockets operate heavily around Yaba Under-bridge, Oyingbo market, and CMS terminal. Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, carry your backpack across your chest, and do not hold cash openly in public. Avoid lonely spots at night.
BRT / Rail / Water
Yes, BRT and rail are available. You can board the standard blue BRT buses from the Yaba terminal directly to CMS. Additionally, the Lagos Mass Transit Red Line rail system connects to nearby Ebute Metta/Oyingbo, though the direct Blue Line rail runs from Mile 2 to CMS.
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Unilag β CMS corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,200
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
-7 to -2 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Heavy delivery trucks and logistics vans must take the service lane under the Ojuelegba bridge due to strict height restriction barriers on the flyover.
Areas Affected
University Road