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Port Antonio to Negril by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Negril, but you can get there with 1 change, at New Kingston.

Travel timeabout 8h 30m
FareJ$8,350
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express

varies · J$8,350
  1. 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.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to Negril.
Fastest

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus

8h 30m · J$600–J$700+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

9h 25m · J$2,650–J$2,800
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

10h · J$2,500–J$2,550+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to Negril?

About J$8,350 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Port Antonio to Negril?

About 8h 30m by JUTC Bus 710 → 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 Negril in Port Antonio?

Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Port Antonio and look for the board that says “New Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to Negril?

No. You'll change at New Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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