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Port Antonio to May Pen by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to May Pen, but you can get there with 1 change, at New Kingston.

Travel timeabout 4h 20m
FareJ$3,250+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express

4h 20m · J$3,250+
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h to New Kingston.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511

5h 25m · J$650–J$800+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. 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

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 30m · J$2,150–J$2,300
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. 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 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

6h 05m · J$2,000–J$2,050+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Ocho Rios. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. 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.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to May Pen?

About J$3,250 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express), 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 Port Antonio to May Pen?

About 4h 20m by Knutsford Express → 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 May Pen in Port Antonio?

Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio and look for the board that says “New Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to May Pen?

No. You'll change at New Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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