Negril to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Negril to May Pen, but you can get there with 1 change, at Mandeville.
Travel timeabout 3h 45m
FareJ$470+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- 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
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
- 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 Negril. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Negril to May Pen?
About J$470 the recommended way (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 Negril to May Pen?
About 3h 45m by 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 Negril?
Go to Negril and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from Negril to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to Negril