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Lucea to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Lucea to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Montego Bay and Downtown Kingston.

Travel timeabout 6h
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

6h · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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

Mobay Metro → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 6

6h 25m · J$2,100–J$2,200+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m 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.
Another way

Mobay Metro → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 17

6h 25m · J$2,100–J$2,200+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. 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.
  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

Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi

6h 36m · J$250–J$300+
  1. Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
  2. Change at Montego Bay.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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.
  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.

Questions people ask

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

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17), plus 2 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 Lucea to Portmore?

About 6h by Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17, 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 Lucea?

Go to Lucea and look for the board that says “Montego Bay”.

Is there a direct bus from Lucea to Portmore?

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

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