Kingston to St Ann's Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Kingston to St Ann's Bay, 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
JUTC Bus 610 → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- 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 Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- 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 Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to St Ann's Bay?
About J$740–J$790 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 610 → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Kingston to St Ann's Bay?
About 2h 35m by JUTC Bus 610 → Route Taxi, 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 St Ann's Bay in Kingston?
Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “610 · Ocho Rios”.
Is there a direct bus from Kingston to St Ann's Bay?
No. You'll change at Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? St Ann's Bay to Kingston