St Ann's Bay to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from St Ann's Bay to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Ocho Rios and Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 3h 20m
FareJ$240+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 511
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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 JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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: May Pen. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 511
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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 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 JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from St Ann's Bay to May Pen?
About J$240 the recommended way (Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 511), 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 St Ann's Bay to May Pen?
About 3h 20m by Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 511, 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 St Ann's Bay?
Go to the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car and look for the board that says “Ocho Rios”.
Is there a direct bus from St Ann's Bay to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Ocho Rios and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to St Ann's Bay