Morant Bay to Ocho Rios by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Morant Bay to Ocho Rios, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Downtown Kingston and Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 4h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 612
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 610
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- 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.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 710 → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Morant Bay Bus Park. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Downtown Kingston. On the way: Yallahs, Bull Bay, Harbour View. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Downtown Kingston — Parade. Look for the board: 710 · Port Antonio. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Port Antonio.
- Change at Port Antonio.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Ocho Rios. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Morant Bay to Ocho Rios?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 612), 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 Morant Bay to Ocho Rios?
About 4h 10m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 612, 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 Ocho Rios in Morant Bay?
Go to Morant Bay Bus Park and look for the board that says “Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Morant Bay to Ocho Rios?
No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Ocho Rios to Morant Bay