Morant Bay to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Morant Bay to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Downtown Kingston and Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 3h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min 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 · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to New Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Morant Bay to May Pen?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511), 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 Morant Bay to May Pen?
About 3h 10m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511, 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 May Pen in Morant Bay?
Go to Morant Bay Bus Park and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Morant Bay to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to Morant Bay