St Ann's Bay to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from St Ann's Bay to Kingston, but you can get there with 1 change, at Ocho Rios.
Travel timeabout 2h 35m
FareJ$740–J$790
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to New Kingston.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 21
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 612 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Spanish Town. On the way: Moneague, Linstead, Bog Walk.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 83
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $240. About 20 min to Ocho Rios. On the way: Drax Hall. 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from St Ann's Bay to Kingston?
About J$740–J$790 the recommended way (Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from St Ann's Bay to Kingston?
About 2h 35m by Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610, 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 Kingston in St Ann's Bay?
Go to the route taxi stand in St Ann's Bay. Ask the loader for the Ocho Rios car and look for the board that says “Ocho Rios”.
Is there a direct bus from St Ann's Bay to Kingston?
No. You'll change at Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Kingston to St Ann's Bay