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Montego Bay Airport to May Pen by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Montego Bay Airport to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Negril and Mandeville.

Travel timeabout 5h 30m
FareJ$2,970+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi

5h 30m · J$2,970+
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Negril.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Negril. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 35m · J$3,660
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Sangster Airport (MBJ). Ask the loader for the Montego Bay car. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: $160. About 15 min to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way

Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 35m · J$4,900–J$4,950
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way

Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express

8h 05m · J$6,000
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Negril.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Negril. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay Airport to May Pen?

About J$2,970 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi), 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 Montego Bay Airport to May Pen?

About 5h 30m by Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi, 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 May Pen in Montego Bay Airport?

Go to Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal and look for the board that says “Negril”.

Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay Airport to May Pen?

No. You'll change at Negril and Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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