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Kingston to Lucea by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Kingston to Lucea, but you can get there with 1 change, at Montego Bay.

Travel timeabout 4h 50m
FareJ$2,000+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro

4h 50m · J$2,000+
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro

5h 05m · Fare at the stand
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way

JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi

6h 05m · J$2,470
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
  2. Change at Negril.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Knutsford Express → Mobay Metro

varies · Fare at the stand
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to Montego Bay.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Lucea?

About J$2,000 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro), 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 Kingston to Lucea?

About 4h 50m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro, 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 Lucea in Kingston?

Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Montego Bay”.

Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Lucea?

No. You'll change at Montego Bay. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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