Ocho Rios to Portmore by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Ocho Rios to Portmore, but you can get there with 1 change, at Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 2h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6
- 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 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 612 → Route Taxi
- 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 Route Taxi at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $220. About 25 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6 → Route Taxi
- 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 6 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 6 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Greater Portmore.
- Change at Greater Portmore.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Portmore Mall car. Look for the board: Portmore Mall. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Portmore Mall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 17
- 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 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 Ocho Rios to Portmore?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6), 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 Portmore?
About 2h 25m by JUTC Bus 612 → 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 Ocho Rios?
Go to Ocho Rios Bus Park and look for the board that says “612 · Spanish Town”.
Is there a direct bus from Ocho Rios to Portmore?
No. You'll change at Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Portmore to Ocho Rios