Montego Bay to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay to May Pen, 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 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 · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Montego Bay. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 511
- 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 21 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 21 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511
- 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 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to May Pen?
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 Montego Bay to May Pen?
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 May Pen in Montego Bay?
Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Half Way Tree”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Half Way Tree. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to Montego Bay