Mandeville to Lucea by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Mandeville to Lucea, but you can get there with 1 change, at Negril.
Travel timeabout 3h 45m
FareJ$470+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $380. About 40 min to Negril. On the way: Little London, Sheffield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro
- 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 Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro
- 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 Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Mandeville to Lucea?
About J$470 the recommended way (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 Mandeville to Lucea?
About 3h 45m by 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 Lucea in Mandeville?
Go to Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd and look for the board that says “Negril”.
Is there a direct bus from Mandeville to Lucea?
No. You'll change at Negril. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Lucea to Mandeville