Spanish Town to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Spanish Town to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Ocho Rios.
Travel timeabout 3h 50m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 612 → Knutsford Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 1h 50m to Montego Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus 21 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 21 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
Another way
JUTC Bus 23A → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus 23A at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 23A · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Spanish Town to Montego Bay?
The fare is set at the stand for this trip. Ask the driver or loader before you board.
How long does it take to get from Spanish Town to Montego Bay?
About 3h 50m by JUTC Bus 612 → 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 Montego Bay in Spanish Town?
Go to Spanish Town Bus Terminal and look for the board that says “612 · Ocho Rios”.
Is there a direct bus from Spanish Town to Montego Bay?
No. You'll change at Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay to Spanish Town