St Ann's Bay to Treasure Beach by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from St Ann's Bay to Treasure Beach, but you can get there with 4 changes, at Ocho Rios, Spanish Town, Mandeville and Junction.
Travel timeabout 6h 20m
FareJ$980+
Changes4
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 612 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Spanish Town. On the way: Moneague, Linstead, Bog Walk.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 21 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 21 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 21 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- 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.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Junction. Look for the board: Treasure Beach. Fare: $330. About 45 min to Treasure Beach. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from St Ann's Bay to Treasure Beach?
About J$980 the recommended way (Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → 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 St Ann's Bay to Treasure Beach?
About 6h 20m by Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → 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 Treasure Beach in St Ann's Bay?
Go to the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car and look for the board that says “Ocho Rios”.
Is there a direct bus from St Ann's Bay to Treasure Beach?
No. You'll change at Ocho Rios and Spanish Town and Mandeville and Junction. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Treasure Beach to St Ann's Bay