Mandeville to Ocho Rios by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Mandeville to Ocho Rios, but you can get there with 1 change, at Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 3h 30m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 612
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Mandeville. 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: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 610
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 21 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 21 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Mandeville to Ocho Rios?
The fare is set at the stand for this trip. Ask the driver or loader before you board.
How long does it take to get from Mandeville to Ocho Rios?
About 3h 30m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 612, 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 Ocho Rios in Mandeville?
Go to Mandeville town square / bus park and look for the board that says “Spanish Town”.
Is there a direct bus from Mandeville to Ocho Rios?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Ocho Rios to Mandeville