May Pen to Lucea by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Lucea, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Negril.
Travel timeabout 4h 50m
FareJ$940+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- 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
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro
- 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: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express → 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 · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
- 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
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Mobay Metro
- 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: 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 May Pen to Lucea?
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 May Pen to Lucea?
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 Lucea in May Pen?
Go to the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Lucea?
No. You'll change at Mandeville and Negril. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Lucea to May Pen