May Pen to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Half Way Tree.
Travel timeabout 5h 05m
FareJ$3,500
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus Rural Express → 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- 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
Knutsford Express → 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.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Montego Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- 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.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Montego Bay?
About J$3,500 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → 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 Montego Bay?
About 5h 05m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural 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 Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
No. You'll change at Half Way Tree. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay to May Pen