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Portmore to Port Antonio by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 4h 25m
FareJ$650–J$800
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 710

4h 25m · J$650–J$800
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus

4h 25m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 710

5h 01m · J$850–J$1,000
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Portmore Mall. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Greater Portmore.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
Another way

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 710

5h 05m · J$700–J$900
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall. Look for the board: 6 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Spanish Town.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.

Questions people ask

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

About J$650–J$800 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 710). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

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

About 4h 25m by JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 710, 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 Port Antonio in Portmore?

Go to the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17 and look for the board that says “17 · Downtown Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Portmore to Port Antonio?

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

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