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May Pen to Port Antonio by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from May Pen to Port Antonio, but you can get there with 1 change, at New Kingston.

Travel timeabout 4h 20m
FareJ$3,250+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express

4h 20m · J$3,250+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h to Port Antonio.
Another way

JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 710

5h 25m · J$650–J$800+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Another way

JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus

5h 30m · Fare at the stand
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Ocho Rios.
  5. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Port Antonio. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 710

5h 30m · J$2,150–J$2,300
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Port Antonio?

About J$3,250 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express), plus 1 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 Port Antonio?

About 4h 20m by Knutsford Express → Knutsford 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 Port Antonio in May Pen?

Go to Knutsford Express terminal in May Pen and look for the board that says “New Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Port Antonio?

No. You'll change at New Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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