May Pen to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from May Pen to Kingston: the JUTC Bus Rural Express, about 1h 05m on the road.
Travel timeabout 1h 05m
FareJ$1,500
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to Half Way Tree.
Another way
Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in May Pen. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to New Kingston.
Another way
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 21
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: 511 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to Spanish Town.
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 23A
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: 511 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 23A at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 23A · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Kingston?
About J$1,500 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from May Pen to Kingston?
About 1h 05m by JUTC Bus Rural Express. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Kingston in May Pen?
Go to May Pen Square & Bus Park and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Half Way Tree”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Kingston?
Yes. The JUTC Bus Rural Express runs direct from May Pen to Kingston.
Going the other way? Kingston to May Pen