Kingston to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Kingston to May Pen: the JUTC Bus Rural Express, about 1h 05m on the road.
Travel timeabout 1h 05m
FareJ$1,500
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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
Knutsford Express
- 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
JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 511
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 23A → JUTC Bus 511
- Catch the JUTC Bus 23A at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 23A · 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 Kingston to May Pen?
About J$1,500 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to May Pen?
About 1h 05m by JUTC Bus Rural Express. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to May Pen in Kingston?
Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · May Pen”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to May Pen?
Yes. The JUTC Bus Rural Express runs direct from Kingston to May Pen.
Going the other way? May Pen to Kingston