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Mandeville to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Mandeville to Portmore, but you can get there with 1 change, at Spanish Town.

Travel timeabout 2h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6

2h 10m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 6 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi

2h 10m · J$220+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $220. About 25 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 17

2h 45m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

2h 45m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Mandeville to Portmore?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6), 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 Portmore?

About 2h 10m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6, 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 Portmore in Mandeville?

Go to Mandeville town square / bus park and look for the board that says “Spanish Town”.

Is there a direct bus from Mandeville to Portmore?

No. You'll change at Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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