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Mandeville to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Mandeville to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Savanna-la-Mar.

Travel timeabout 3h 15m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro

3h 15m · Fare at the stand
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
  3. Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
Another way

JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 50m · J$4,000
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Half Way Tree.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
Another way

JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus

6h 05m · Fare at the stand
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus

6h 05m · Fare at the stand
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Mandeville to Montego Bay?

About J$3,970 on the cheapest way (Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express), with fares checked 4 November 2026. Confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Mandeville to Montego Bay?

About 3h 15m by Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro, 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 Montego Bay in Mandeville?

Go to Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd and look for the board that says “Savanna-la-Mar”.

Is there a direct bus from Mandeville to Montego Bay?

No. You'll change at Savanna-la-Mar. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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