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May Pen to Portmore by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 1h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 6

1h 25m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  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

JUTC Bus 511 → Route Taxi

1h 25m · J$220+
  1. 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.
  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 511 → JUTC Bus 6 → Route Taxi

2h 01m · J$250–J$300+
  1. 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.
  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.
  4. Change at Greater Portmore.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Portmore Mall car. Look for the board: Portmore Mall. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Portmore Mall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 17

2h 35m · J$100–J$200+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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 May Pen to Portmore?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 511 → 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 May Pen to Portmore?

About 1h 25m by JUTC Bus 511 → 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 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 Portmore?

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

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