Negril to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Negril to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 6h 15m
FareFare at the stand
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Negril. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h 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 → Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 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
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in New Kingston. Ask the loader for the Downtown Kingston car. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Negril to Morant 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 Negril to Morant Bay?
About 6h 15m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → 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 Negril?
Go to Negril and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from Negril to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Mandeville and Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to Negril