Discovery Bay to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Discovery Bay to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Falmouth and New Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 25m
FareJ$410+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Discovery Bay. Ask the loader for the Falmouth car. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Falmouth. On the way: Rio Bueno, Duncans. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Falmouth. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Discovery Bay. Ask the loader for the Falmouth car. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Falmouth. On the way: Rio Bueno, Duncans. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Greenwood, Rose Hall, Ironshore.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Discovery Bay. Ask the loader for the Falmouth car. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Falmouth. On the way: Rio Bueno, Duncans. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Falmouth. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Discovery Bay. Ask the loader for the Falmouth car. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Falmouth. On the way: Rio Bueno, Duncans. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Greenwood, Rose Hall, Ironshore.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Montego Bay. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Discovery Bay to May Pen?
About J$410 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express), plus 2 ride priced at the stand. Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Discovery Bay to May Pen?
About 5h 25m by Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express, including about 15 minutes waiting at each change. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to May Pen in Discovery Bay?
Go to the route taxi stand in Discovery Bay. Ask the loader for the Falmouth car and look for the board that says “Falmouth”.
Is there a direct bus from Discovery Bay to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Falmouth and New Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to Discovery Bay