Montego Bay to Mandeville by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay to Mandeville, but you can get there with 1 change, at Savanna-la-Mar.
Travel timeabout 3h 15m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Savanna-la-Mar.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 50m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to Mandeville?
About J$3,970 on the cheapest way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi), with fares checked 4 November 2026. Confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Montego Bay to Mandeville?
About 3h 15m by Mobay Metro → 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 Mandeville in Montego Bay?
Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Savanna-la-Mar”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to Mandeville?
No. You'll change at Savanna-la-Mar. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Mandeville to Montego Bay