Negril to Port Antonio by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Negril to Port Antonio, but you can get there with 1 change, at New Kingston.
Travel timeabout 8h 30m
FareJ$8,350
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Knutsford Express → 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.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: $3,250 walk-up · book early for less. About 3h to Port Antonio.
Fastest
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 710
- 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.
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus 710
- 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.
- 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 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → Coaster / Minibus
- 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.
- 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.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: Port Antonio. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 2h 30m to Port Antonio. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Negril to Port Antonio?
About J$8,350 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 Port Antonio?
About 8h 30m by Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 710, 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 Port Antonio in Negril?
Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Negril and look for the board that says “New Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Negril to Port Antonio?
No. You'll change at New Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Port Antonio to Negril