May Pen to St Ann's Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to St Ann's Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios.
Travel timeabout 3h 20m
FareJ$240+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → 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 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 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.
Another way
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: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 610 → 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 21 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 21 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min 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 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to St Ann's Bay?
About J$240 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → 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 St Ann's Bay?
About 3h 20m by JUTC Bus 511 → JUTC Bus 612 → 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 St Ann's Bay 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 St Ann's Bay?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? St Ann's Bay to May Pen