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Negril to Ocho Rios by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Negril to Ocho Rios, but you can get there with 1 change, at Sangster Airport (MBJ).

Travel timeabout 3h 45m
FareJ$5,400
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express

3h 45m · J$5,400
  1. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
  2. Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
Another way

JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610

7h 15m · J$2,500–J$2,550
  1. 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.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. 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

Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express

varies · J$8,050
  1. 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.
  2. Change at New Kingston.
  3. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
Another way

Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus

4h · J$380+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Savanna-la-Mar car. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: $380. About 40 min to Savanna-la-Mar. On the way: Sheffield, Little London. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
  3. Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
  4. Change at Montego Bay.
  5. 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.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Negril to Ocho Rios?

About J$5,400 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Negril to Ocho Rios?

About 3h 45m by Knutsford Express → Knutsford 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 Ocho Rios in Negril?

Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Negril and look for the board that says “Sangster Airport (MBJ)”.

Is there a direct bus from Negril to Ocho Rios?

No. You'll change at Sangster Airport (MBJ). Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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