Negril to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Negril to Kingston: the JUTC Bus Rural Express, about 5h on the road.
Travel timeabout 4h 45m
FareJ$2,000
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Negril. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Half Way Tree.
Another way
Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to New Kingston.
Fastest
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Negril. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Half Way Tree.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Negril. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Negril 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 Negril to Kingston?
About 4h 45m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus Rural Express, 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 Kingston in Negril?
Go to Negril and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Half Way Tree”.
Is there a direct bus from Negril to Kingston?
Yes. The JUTC Bus Rural Express runs direct from Negril to Kingston.
Going the other way? Kingston to Negril