Falmouth to Portmore by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Falmouth to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Montego Bay and Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 45m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Greenwood, Rose Hall, Ironshore.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Falmouth. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $1,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 40 min to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Sangster Airport (MBJ). Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Falmouth. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in New Kingston. Ask the loader for the Downtown Kingston car. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Mobay Metro → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 6
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Greenwood, Rose Hall, Ironshore.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m 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 JUTC Bus 6 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 6 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Greater Portmore.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Falmouth to Portmore?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17), 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 Falmouth to Portmore?
About 5h 45m by Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17, 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 Portmore in Falmouth?
Go to Falmouth Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Montego Bay”.
Is there a direct bus from Falmouth to Portmore?
No. You'll change at Montego Bay and Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Portmore to Falmouth