Treasure Beach to Port Antonio by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Treasure Beach to Port Antonio, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Junction, Mandeville and Downtown Kingston.
Ways to get there
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 710
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Treasure Beach. Ask the loader for the Junction car. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $410. About 1h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Treasure Beach. Ask the loader for the Junction car. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $410. About 1h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Mandeville. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h to Port Antonio.
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 710
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Treasure Beach. Ask the loader for the Junction car. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $410. About 1h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 710
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Treasure Beach. Ask the loader for the Junction car. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $410. About 1h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 83 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 83 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Treasure Beach to Port Antonio?
About J$1,340–J$1,440 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 710), 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 Treasure Beach to Port Antonio?
About 7h 50m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 710, 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 Port Antonio in Treasure Beach?
Go to the route taxi stand in Treasure Beach. Ask the loader for the Junction car and look for the board that says “Junction”.
Is there a direct bus from Treasure Beach to Port Antonio?
No. You'll change at Junction and Mandeville and Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Port Antonio to Treasure Beach