Negril to St Ann's Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Negril to St Ann's Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Sangster Airport (MBJ) and Ocho Rios.
Travel timeabout 4h 20m
FareJ$5,640
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- 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).
- Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- 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.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → Route Taxi
- 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 Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi
- 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: Ocho Rios. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- 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.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Negril to St Ann's Bay?
About J$5,640 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Negril to St Ann's Bay?
About 4h 20m by Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi, 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 St Ann's Bay 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 St Ann's Bay?
No. You'll change at Sangster Airport (MBJ) and Ocho Rios. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? St Ann's Bay to Negril