Ocho Rios to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Ocho Rios to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Half Way Tree and Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 4h 10m
FareJ$550–J$650+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h 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
JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 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
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- 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.
- 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
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 710 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Port Antonio. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Port Antonio.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Ocho Rios to Morant Bay?
About J$550–J$650 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus), 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 Ocho Rios to Morant Bay?
About 4h 10m by JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 83 → 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 Ocho Rios?
Go to Ocho Rios Bus Park and look for the board that says “610 · Half Way Tree”.
Is there a direct bus from Ocho Rios to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Half Way Tree and Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to Ocho Rios