Kingston to Portmore by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Kingston to Portmore: the JUTC Bus 17, about 40 min on the road.
Travel timeabout 40 min
FareJ$50–J$100
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus 17
- 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
JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Greater Portmore.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Portmore Mall car. Look for the board: Portmore Mall. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Portmore Mall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 6
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 21 → Route Taxi
- 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 Route Taxi at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $220. About 25 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Portmore?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Portmore?
About 40 min by JUTC Bus 17. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Portmore in Kingston?
Go to Parade, Downtown Kingston and look for the board that says “17 · Greater Portmore”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Portmore?
Yes. The JUTC Bus 17 runs direct from Kingston to Portmore.
Going the other way? Portmore to Kingston