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St Ann's Bay to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from St Ann's Bay to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Ocho Rios and Spanish Town.

Travel timeabout 3h
FareJ$290–J$340+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6

3h · J$290–J$340+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. 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.
  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

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6 → Route Taxi

3h 36m · J$490–J$540+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. 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.
  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.
  6. Change at Greater Portmore.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Portmore Mall car. Look for the board: Portmore Mall. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Portmore Mall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 17

4h 10m · J$340–J$440+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Ocho Rios.
  3. 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.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  7. 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

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 6

4h 10m · J$840–J$990
  1. 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.
  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 21 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 21 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
  6. Change at Spanish Town.
  7. 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.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from St Ann's Bay to Portmore?

About J$290–J$340 the recommended way (Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → JUTC Bus 6), plus 1 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 St Ann's Bay to Portmore?

About 3h by Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612 → 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 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 Portmore?

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

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