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This guide provides detailed public transport options, estimated costs, and crucial travel intelligence for moving from Victoria Island to Bode Thomas in Surulere, Lagos. Expect multiple bus changes and significant traffic during peak hours.
Distance
17.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦600 - β¦1,000
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From your location in Victoria Island, take a Danfo or BRT bus heading towards 'CMS' or 'Obalende'.
Alight at CMS (or Obalende, if that's where your bus terminates). Look for a Danfo bus going to 'Ojuelegba'.
From Ojuelegba (under the bridge or the main bus stop), find a Danfo or Keke Napep heading to 'Bode Thomas'.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From your location in Victoria Island, take a Danfo or BRT bus heading towards 'CMS' or 'Obalende'.
Alight at CMS (or Obalende, if that's where your bus terminates). Look for a Danfo bus going to 'Ojuelegba'.
From Ojuelegba (under the bridge or the main bus stop), find a Danfo or Keke Napep heading to 'Bode Thomas'.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Victoria Island β Bode Thomas corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,600
Available Riders Nearby
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
The best times to travel are early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) to avoid the worst of the morning rush. Mid-afternoons (between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM) also offer a relatively smoother journey compared to the evening rush (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM). Weekends generally experience lighter traffic.
Safety Rating
Medium. During the day, the route is generally safe, but always be aware of your surroundings and belongings. Avoid boarding 'one-chance' buses (buses with few or no passengers, especially at odd hours or late at night). Be cautious with your valuables in crowded bus stops and inside buses. Evening travel requires extra vigilance due to reduced visibility and the potential for petty crime. LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) officials are often present at major junctions to manage traffic.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for parts of this journey (e.g., from Victoria Island to CMS). There is currently no active rail service directly connecting Victoria Island to Bode Thomas in Surulere.
Peak gridlock inside Gwarinpa occurs around 1st and 3rd Avenue junctions between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Use the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) if bypassing.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Victoria Island β Bode Thomas corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦4,600
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
9 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Peak gridlock inside Gwarinpa occurs around 1st and 3rd Avenue junctions between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Use the Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) if bypassing.
Areas Affected
Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue
Bode Thomas β Victoria Island
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