May Pen to Discovery Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Discovery Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at New Kingston and Falmouth.
Travel timeabout 4h 22m
FareJ$410+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in May Pen. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to Falmouth.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Fastest
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: 511 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at St Ann's Bay.
- Catch the Route Taxi at St Ann's Bay. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $340. About 47 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Runaway Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m 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: Falmouth. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Falmouth. On the way: Ironshore, Rose Hall, Greenwood.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Mobay Metro → Route Taxi
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in May Pen. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Falmouth. On the way: Ironshore, Rose Hall, Greenwood.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Discovery Bay?
About J$410 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi), plus 2 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 May Pen to Discovery Bay?
About 4h 22m by JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → 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 Discovery Bay in May Pen?
Go to Knutsford Express terminal in May Pen and look for the board that says “New Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Discovery Bay?
No. You'll change at New Kingston and Falmouth. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Discovery Bay to May Pen