Montego Bay to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Montego Bay to Kingston: the JUTC Bus Rural Express, about 3h 45m on the road.
Travel timeabout 3h 45m
FareJ$2,000
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
Another way
Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Montego Bay. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 610
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Ocho Rios. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- 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.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to Kingston?
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 Montego Bay to Kingston?
About 3h 45m by JUTC Bus Rural Express. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Kingston in Montego Bay?
Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Half Way Tree”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to Kingston?
Yes. The JUTC Bus Rural Express runs direct from Montego Bay to Kingston.
Going the other way? Kingston to Montego Bay