Montego Bay to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay to Morant Bay, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.
Travel timeabout 5h 30m
FareFare at the stand
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → 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.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- 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.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Route Taxi at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $160. About 15 min to Sangster Airport (MBJ). Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Sangster Airport (MBJ). Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in New Kingston. Ask the loader for the Downtown Kingston car. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to Morant Bay?
The fare is set at the stand for this trip. Ask the driver or loader before you board.
How long does it take to get from Montego Bay to Morant Bay?
About 5h 30m by Coaster / Minibus → 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 Morant Bay in Montego Bay?
Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to Morant Bay?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Morant Bay to Montego Bay