Kingston to Negril by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Kingston to Negril: the JUTC Bus Rural Express, about 5h on the road.
Travel timeabout 4h 45m
FareJ$2,000
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
Another way
Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to Negril.
Fastest
JUTC Bus Rural Express → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Negril?
About J$2,000 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to Negril?
About 4h 45m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → 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 Negril in Kingston?
Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Negril”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Negril?
Yes. The JUTC Bus Rural Express runs direct from Kingston to Negril.
Going the other way? Negril to Kingston