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Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Spanish Town.

Travel timeabout 4h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6

4h 25m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. 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

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 17

5h · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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.
Another way

Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

6h 10m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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.
Another way

Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17

varies · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Savanna-la-Mar. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 4h to New Kingston.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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 Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6), plus 2 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 Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?

About 4h 25m by Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → 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 Savanna-la-Mar?

Go to Savanna-la-Mar bus park and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.

Is there a direct bus from Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?

No. You'll change at Mandeville and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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