Moving from Yaba to Tin Can Port takes you from the central mainland area deep into the heart of the maritime and industrial hub of Lagos. Because of heavy port traffic and trucks, this route requires good timing and smart choices to avoid spending hours on the road.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
For morning trips, leave Yaba between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM to beat the early rush. For afternoon trips, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the morning rush has cleared and evening gridlock has not started.
Chance to get bus/car
Small delay on the road
Hold-up Delay Today
4 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
21 to 26 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.08x)
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+36 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Go to Yaba Bus Stop or under the Yaba bridge and board a short-distance Danfo bus heading to Oyingbo.
Drop at Oyingbo Bus Stop. Cross the road safely and look for the bigger yellow buses or Danfos going straight to Mile 2.
Alight at Mile 2 Under-bridge. Walk towards the park where buses enter the Apapa expressway and board a Danfo heading to Apapa or Tin Can.
Stay on the bus as it passes through Trinity and Coconut bus stops, then drop at Tin Can First or Second Gate.
Always hold change (small Naira notes) when you enter a Danfo to avoid shouting matches with the conductor.
Keep your phone and wallet inside your bag, and hold your bag tightly to your chest when passing through Mile 2.
Ask the conductor clearly if the bus is stopping at 'Tin Can Gate' before you step inside.
If the traffic after Mile 2 is totally blocked by trailers, you can enter an approved commercial motorcycle (Okada) or Keke to complete the last leg of the trip.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at busy bus stops like Oyingbo and Mile 2. Avoid moving late at night around Mile 2 and the Apapa expressway because of area boys and traffic robbers who target people during heavy traffic gridlock.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT bus or commercial rail line that goes straight from Yaba into Tin Can Port. However, you can use the regular BRT from Yaba to Oyingbo, or use the Lagos Blue Line Rail from National Theatre to Mile 2 to bypass major traffic points before taking a final bus or bike to Tin Can.
Distance
16.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
₦1,800 - ₦2,700
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+36 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.
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No, there are no standard direct Danfo buses from Yaba that go straight to Tin Can Port. You must stop at connection hubs like Oyingbo, Costain, or Mile 2 to change buses.
Because of current fuel price hikes, you should hold at least ₦3,000 for a round trip using public transport (Danfo). If you plan to use bikes or ride-hailing apps, keep between ₦8,000 and ₦12,000.
Yes, it is generally safe if you stick to main bus stops and enter buses that have real conductors and passengers. Avoid solo walks in isolated spaces around Mile 2 under-bridge before 6:00 AM.
If the road is completely blocked by shipping containers and fuel tankers, drop from your bus at Mile 2 or Coconut stop and take an approved commercial motorcycle or walk along the pedestrian path to reach the port gate.