Negril to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Negril to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Savanna-la-Mar.
Travel timeabout 1h 55m
FareJ$380+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Mobay Metro
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Savanna-la-Mar car. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: $380. About 40 min to Savanna-la-Mar. On the way: Sheffield, Little London. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
Another way
Route Taxi → Mobay Metro
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Lucea.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m 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
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to New Kingston.
- 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 Negril to Montego Bay?
About J$380 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Mobay Metro), 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 Negril to Montego Bay?
About 1h 55m by Route Taxi → Mobay Metro, 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 Negril?
Go to the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Savanna-la-Mar car and look for the board that says “Savanna-la-Mar”.
Is there a direct bus from Negril to Montego Bay?
No. You'll change at Savanna-la-Mar. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay to Negril