What is the cheapest way from Ikorodu to Lagos Island/CMS?

BRT at ₦600 per trip is the lowest-cost option on this route.

How much is Ikorodu to Lagos Island/CMS by BRT?

BRT on this route costs ₦600 per trip. Use a Cowry Card to tap in/out — no cash needed.

Is there a BRT route from Ikorodu to Lagos Island/CMS?

Yes — board on the Ikorodu–TBS/CMS Corridor (full length) corridor and tap your Cowry Card.

Ikorodu to Lagos Island/CMS

📏 30km🚦 Severe traffic🚌 BRT ✓⛴️ Ferry ✓4 modes

Via: Ikorodu Road → Mile 12 → Ojota → Maryland → Yaba → Third Mainland Bridge → CMS

How to make this trip

BRT

Cheapest

₦600–800

per trip · 45–75 min

Monthly

₦30,800

2 trips × 22 working days

Danfo

₦800–1,200

per trip · 60–180 min

Monthly

₦44,000

2 trips × 22 working days

Private car

₦4,000–6,000

per trip · 40–100 min

Monthly

₦220,000

2 trips × 22 working days

Bolt

Priciest

₦18,000–30,000

per trip · 40–90 min

Monthly

₦1,056,000

2 trips × 22 working days

Monthly commute cost

BRT

₦30,800

Danfo

₦44,000

Private car

₦220,000

Bolt

₦1,056,000

💰 True cost of living here vs. living at the destination

Living in Ikorodu: rent ≈₦1,050,000/yr + commute ≈₦369,600/yr = ₦1,419,600/yr

🚦 Traffic profile

Peak hours: 6:00–10:00 AM, 4:00–9:00 PM

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💡 Travel tips

✓ Best time to travel

Before 6 AM. This is the longest BRT corridor — leave early.

✗ Avoid

Mile 12 market traffic is brutal Mon-Sat from 6 AM (market deliveries). On Sundays, traffic is moderate.

LAGFERRY from Ikorodu to Five Cowries (Falomo) is ₦1,000 and avoids ALL road traffic — 30-40 min
BRT from Ikorodu Garage is the cheapest at ₦600-₦800 — buy a Cowry Card at the terminal
If driving, leave before 5:30 AM to avoid Mile 12 market traffic
The Red Line rail will eventually extend to Ikorodu — check LAMATA for updates

🚌 BRT & public transport

Corridor: Ikorodu–TBS/CMS Corridor (full length)

Stops on this corridor

🟢 Ikorodu Garage Terminal→
Mile 12 Terminal→
Ketu→
Ojota→
Maryland→
Yaba→
Stadium→
Costain→
TBS/CMS

🚤 LAGFERRY available — ask the route page for terminals.

💳 Cowry Card. Tap your Cowry Card on entry. Top up at any BRT terminal for ₦100–₦5,000. Lost cards cost ₦1,500 to replace.

🔁 Alternative routes

LAGFERRY (Ikorodu Ferry Terminal → Five Cowries Terminal at Falomo) — ₦1,000, 30-40 min, no traffic
BRT bypass via Apapa-Oshodi if Ikorodu Road is gridlocked

Lagos.Cool Editorial

4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Ikorodu to CMS is the ultimate Lagos commute test — 30km through the most congested arterial road in the city. By car or danfo, this can take 2-3 hours during peak periods. The BRT cuts this to 45-75 minutes on the dedicated lane, making it the single most impactful public transport route in Lagos. Hundreds of thousands of Ikorodu residents depend on this corridor daily. It's the reason ₦600K-₦1.5M rents in Ikorodu are viable — without the BRT, the commute would make the area unlivable for anyone working on the Island. The LAGFERRY service (Ikorodu → Five Cowries) offers a water alternative: ₦1,000, 30-40 minutes, zero traffic. But ferry frequency is limited.

Other routes from Ikorodu

Ikorodu → Ikeja GRA

28km · BRT

₦500/trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Times vary by mode: BRT around 45–75 min, Bolt 40–90 min, danfo 60–180 min in peak traffic.