Port Antonio to Treasure Beach by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Treasure Beach, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Downtown Kingston, Mandeville and Junction.
Ways to get there
JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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.
- 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.
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h 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.
- 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 710 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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 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 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.
JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- 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 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to Treasure Beach?
About J$1,340–J$1,440 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → 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 Port Antonio to Treasure Beach?
About 7h 50m by JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → 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 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 Treasure Beach?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston and Mandeville and Junction. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Treasure Beach to Port Antonio