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Montego Bay to Portmore by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 4h 30m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

4h 55m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  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

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6

4h 30m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Ocho Rios. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  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

JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 6

5h 20m · J$2,100–J$2,200
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. 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.
  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

JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 17

5h 20m · J$2,100–J$2,200
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. 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.
  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.

Questions people ask

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

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17), 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 to Portmore?

About 4h 30m by Coaster / Minibus → 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?

Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to Portmore?

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

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