May Pen to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Spanish Town and Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 3h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → 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 83 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 83 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 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.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in New Kingston. Ask the loader for the Downtown Kingston car. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Morant Bay?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus), plus 2 ride priced at the stand. Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from May Pen to Morant Bay?
About 3h 10m by JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus, 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 Morant Bay in May Pen?
Go to May Pen Square & Bus Park and look for the board that says “511 · Spanish Town”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to May Pen