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Port Antonio to Portmore by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Port Antonio to Portmore, but you can get there with 1 change, at Downtown Kingston.

Travel timeabout 4h 25m
FareJ$650–J$800
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 17

4h 25m · J$650–J$800
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way

Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17

4h 25m · J$50–J$100+
  1. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Port Antonio. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi

5h 01m · J$850–J$1,000
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
  4. Change at Greater Portmore.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Portmore Mall car. Look for the board: Portmore Mall. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Portmore Mall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 6

5h 05m · J$700–J$900
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 710 at Port Antonio. Look for the board: 710 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $600 SmartFare / $700 cash. About 3h 30m to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 6 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Greater Portmore.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Port Antonio to Portmore?

About J$650–J$800 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 17). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Port Antonio to Portmore?

About 4h 25m by JUTC Bus 710 → JUTC Bus 17, 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 Portmore in Port Antonio?

Go to Port Antonio and look for the board that says “710 · Downtown Kingston”.

Is there a direct bus from Port Antonio to Portmore?

No. You'll change at Downtown Kingston. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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