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Lucea to May Pen by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Lucea to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Negril and Mandeville.

Travel timeabout 4h 50m
FareJ$940+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi

4h 50m · J$940+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Lucea. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Negril. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Negril. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Mobay Metro → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express

6h 10m · J$3,500+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. 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 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express

7h 25m · J$3,970
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Lucea. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Negril. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Negril. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. 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

varies · J$5,570+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Lucea. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Negril. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to New Kingston.
  4. Change at New Kingston.
  5. 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.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Lucea to May Pen?

About J$940 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → 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 Lucea to May Pen?

About 4h 50m by Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → 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 May Pen in Lucea?

Go to Lucea and look for the board that says “Negril”.

Is there a direct bus from Lucea to May Pen?

No. You'll change at Negril and Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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