Montego Bay Airport to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay Airport to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 30m
FareJ$4,400+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Sangster Airport (MBJ). Ask the loader for the Montego Bay car. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: $160. About 15 min to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- 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 Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Sangster Airport (MBJ). Ask the loader for the Montego Bay car. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: $160. About 15 min to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- 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 83 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 83 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Negril.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Negril. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay Airport to Morant Bay?
About J$4,400 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus), 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 Montego Bay Airport to Morant Bay?
About 5h 30m by Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus, 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 Morant Bay in Montego Bay Airport?
Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Sangster Airport (MBJ) and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay Airport to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to Montego Bay Airport
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