Port Antonio to Mandeville by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Mandeville, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 35m
FareJ$600–J$700+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
- 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
JUTC Bus 710 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 3h 30m 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 Port Antonio. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 3h 30m 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 Port Antonio to Mandeville?
About J$600–J$700 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512), 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 Port Antonio to Mandeville?
About 5h 35m by JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512, 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 Port Antonio?
Go to Port Antonio and look for the board that says “710 · Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to Mandeville?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Mandeville to Port Antonio