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Portmore to May Pen by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to May Pen, 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 6 → JUTC Bus 511

1h 25m · 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 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

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 511

1h 25m · 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 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

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 511

2h 01m · J$250–J$300+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Portmore Mall. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Greater Portmore.
  3. 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.
  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 17 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 511

2h 35m · J$100–J$200+
  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 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.

Questions people ask

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

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 511), 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 May Pen?

About 1h 25m by JUTC Bus 6 → 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 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 May Pen?

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

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