Morant Bay to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Morant Bay to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 30m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to New Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at New Kingston.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Morant Bay to Montego Bay?
The fare is set at the stand for this trip. Ask the driver or loader before you board.
How long does it take to get from Morant Bay to Montego Bay?
About 5h 30m by Coaster / Minibus → 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 Montego Bay in Morant Bay?
Go to Morant Bay Bus Park and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Morant Bay to Montego Bay?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay to Morant Bay