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Montego Bay Airport to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Montego Bay Airport to Portmore, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.

Travel timeabout 4h 40m
FareJ$4,450–J$4,500
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 17

4h 55m · J$4,450–J$4,500
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. 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.
Fastest

Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6

4h 40m · J$2,950–J$3,000+
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. 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

Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

5h 25m · J$210–J$260+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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 → JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi

5h 31m · J$4,650–J$4,700
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Greater Portmore.
  5. 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.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay Airport to Portmore?

About J$4,450–J$4,500 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 17). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Montego Bay Airport to Portmore?

About 4h 40m by Knutsford Express → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6, 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 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 Portmore?

No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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