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This guide provides detailed instructions for traveling from Volks Bus Stop on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to Victoria Island (VI) using public transport. The journey typically involves multiple legs, utilizing 'Danfo' (yellow commercial buses), BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), and 'Keke Napep' (tricycles), navigating through some of Lagos's busiest corridors.
Distance
50.0 km
Duration
2h 30m
Total Cost
β¦800 - β¦1,900
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From Volks Bus Stop, board a 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) or a smaller commercial bus heading towards Mile 2. Confirm 'Mile 2' with the conductor. Your destination for this leg is the Mile 2 BRT Terminal.
At Mile 2, disembark and locate the BRT terminal. Purchase or top up a BRT 'Cowry Card' (essential for BRT travel). Board a BRT bus clearly marked 'CMS' (Central Business District). This leg uses dedicated BRT lanes.
From the CMS BRT Terminal, depending on your exact destination within Victoria Island, you have two main choices: A) Board a 'Danfo' heading to 'Eko Hotel', 'Ajah' (these pass through VI), or specific parts of VI like 'Ozumba Mbadiwe'. B) For shorter distances or a direct drop-off within VI, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local taxi from CMS. Keke Napeps are common for intra-VI travel.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Volks Bus Stop, board a 'Danfo' (yellow commercial bus) or a smaller commercial bus heading towards Mile 2. Confirm 'Mile 2' with the conductor. Your destination for this leg is the Mile 2 BRT Terminal.
At Mile 2, disembark and locate the BRT terminal. Purchase or top up a BRT 'Cowry Card' (essential for BRT travel). Board a BRT bus clearly marked 'CMS' (Central Business District). This leg uses dedicated BRT lanes.
From the CMS BRT Terminal, depending on your exact destination within Victoria Island, you have two main choices: A) Board a 'Danfo' heading to 'Eko Hotel', 'Ajah' (these pass through VI), or specific parts of VI like 'Ozumba Mbadiwe'. B) For shorter distances or a direct drop-off within VI, take a 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) or a local taxi from CMS. Keke Napeps are common for intra-VI travel.
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Volks Bus Stop β Victoria Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦10,500
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
Early mornings (before 6:00 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM) to avoid the worst of the morning rush hour. Similarly, avoid the evening rush (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM). Weekends generally have lighter traffic.
Safety Rating
Medium. While Victoria Island is generally considered safe, the journey from Volks involves traversing busy and sometimes congested routes, including the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. There is a general risk of petty theft in crowded public transport. Be wary of 'one-chance' vehicles, which are unmarked commercial vehicles (especially taxis or private cars posing as public transport) that may rob passengers. It's generally safer to use designated bus stops and established public transport like BRT or clearly marked yellow 'Danfo' buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) is available for a significant portion of this route, offering a dedicated lane and often a quicker journey between Mile 2 and CMS. There is currently no direct rail service connecting Volks Bus Stop to Victoria Island.
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Volks Bus Stop β Victoria Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦10,500
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
-13 to -8 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
Due to Ajah flyover layouts, returning U-turns are best performed at designated roundabouts rather than illegal bypasses to avoid traffic penalties.
Areas Affected
Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Victoria Island β Volks Bus Stop
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