Kingston to Treasure Beach by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Kingston to Treasure Beach, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Junction.
Travel timeabout 4h 05m
FareJ$2,740
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at May Pen.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Treasure Beach?
About J$2,740 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Treasure Beach?
About 4h 05m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi, 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 Treasure Beach in Kingston?
Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Treasure Beach?
No. You'll change at Mandeville and Junction. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Treasure Beach to Kingston