Ocho Rios to Mandeville by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Ocho Rios to Mandeville, but you can get there with 1 change, at Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 3h 30m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 612 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Spanish Town. On the way: Moneague, Linstead, Bog Walk.
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
- 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
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Mandeville.
Another way
JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi
- 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.
- 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.
- Change at May Pen.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Ocho Rios to Mandeville?
The fare is set at the stand for this trip. Ask the driver or loader before you board.
How long does it take to get from Ocho Rios to Mandeville?
About 3h 30m by JUTC Bus 612 → 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 Ocho Rios?
Go to Ocho Rios Bus Park and look for the board that says “612 · Spanish Town”.
Is there a direct bus from Ocho Rios to Mandeville?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Mandeville to Ocho Rios