Port Antonio to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h
FareJ$600–J$700+
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 710 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 3h 30m 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
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Ocho Rios. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to Morant Bay?
About J$600–J$700 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 710 → 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 Port Antonio to Morant Bay?
About 5h by JUTC Bus 710 → 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 Port Antonio?
Go to Port Antonio and look for the board that says “710 · Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to Port Antonio