May Pen to Montego Bay Airport by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Montego Bay Airport, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios.
Travel timeabout 5h
FareJ$2,900+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Knutsford Express
- 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 Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → Knutsford Express
- 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 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → Knutsford Express
- 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 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → Knutsford Express
- 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 83 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 83 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Montego Bay Airport?
About J$2,900 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Knutsford Express), 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 Montego Bay Airport?
About 5h by JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → Knutsford Express, 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 Montego Bay Airport in May Pen?
Go to May Pen Square & Bus Park and look for the board that says “511 · Spanish Town”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Montego Bay Airport?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay Airport to May Pen