Kingston to Lucea by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Kingston to Lucea, but you can get there with 1 change, at Montego Bay.
Travel timeabout 4h 50m
FareJ$2,000+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Mobay Metro
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Lucea?
About J$2,000 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro), 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 Kingston to Lucea?
About 4h 50m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro, 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 Lucea in Kingston?
Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Montego Bay”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Lucea?
No. You'll change at Montego Bay. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Lucea to Kingston