Montego Bay to Treasure Beach by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay to Treasure Beach, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Savanna-la-Mar, Mandeville and Junction.
Ways to get there
Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 21 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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 Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to Treasure Beach?
About J$740 the recommended way (Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi), 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 Montego Bay to Treasure Beach?
About 5h 30m by Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → 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 Treasure Beach 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 Treasure Beach?
No. You'll change at Savanna-la-Mar and Mandeville and Junction. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Treasure Beach to Montego Bay