A detailed transport guide for traveling from Yaba to Elegushi Beach using local buses or private rides via the Third Mainland Bridge.
Distance
26.0 km
Duration
1h 25m
Total Cost
₦1,600 - ₦2,300
Status
Verified Route
Current Status
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Est. Delay
+34 min
* Based on peak pattern analysis
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Enter a Danfo bus from Yaba going to Obalende.
At Obalende, board another bus heading towards Ajah and drop at Ikate Bus Stop.
Take a Keke Marwa or a small shuttle bus from Ikate to the Elegushi Beach gate.
Walk or take a short bike ride from the gate to the beach front.
Hold small change (naira notes) to pay the bus conductors.
The journey is faster if you leave Yaba before 7 AM to avoid Third Mainland Bridge traffic.
Watch your pockets and bags at Obalende bus park.
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It is best to leave by 10 AM to arrive just before the afternoon heat, or leave early by 6 AM to beat the morning traffic.
There is no direct BRT. You must first take a bus to CMS or Obalende before finding another bus going to the Lekki axis.
Entrance fees are separate from transport costs and usually range between ₦2,000 and ₦3,000 depending on the day.