Ocho Rios to Negril by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Ocho Rios to Negril, but you can get there with 1 change, at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Travel timeabout 3h 45m
FareJ$5,400
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Change at Sangster Airport (MBJ).
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Sangster Airport terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Negril.
Cheapest
JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: $2,950 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $5,100 walk-up · book early for less. Ride to Negril.
Another way
JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus
- Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 612 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Spanish Town. On the way: Moneague, Linstead, Bog Walk.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Ocho Rios to Negril?
About J$5,400 the recommended way (Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express). The cheapest fully priced way is about J$2,500 (JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Ocho Rios to Negril?
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 Negril in Ocho Rios?
Go to Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios and look for the board that says “Sangster Airport (MBJ)”.
Is there a direct bus from Ocho Rios to Negril?
No. You'll change at Sangster Airport (MBJ). Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Negril to Ocho Rios