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Portmore to Mandeville by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 2h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus

2h 10m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall. Look for the board: 6 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Spanish Town.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus

2h 10m · J$220+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Spanish Town car. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: $220. About 25 min to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 512

2h 45m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus

2h 45m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 50m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Mandeville?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus), 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 Portmore to Mandeville?

About 2h 10m by JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus, 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 Mandeville in Portmore?

Go to Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall and look for the board that says “6 · Spanish Town”.

Is there a direct bus from Portmore to Mandeville?

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

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