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Negril to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Negril to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Spanish Town.

Travel timeabout 5h 05m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6

5h 05m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  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

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 17

5h 40m · J$50–J$100+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. 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.
  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

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

6h 35m · J$2,100–J$2,200
  1. 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.
  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

6h 35m · J$2,100–J$2,200
  1. 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.
  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 Negril to Portmore?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6), plus 2 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 Portmore?

About 5h 05m by Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → 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 Negril?

Go to Negril and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.

Is there a direct bus from Negril to Portmore?

No. You'll change at Mandeville and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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