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Portmore to Discovery Bay by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to Discovery Bay, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Spanish Town, Ocho Rios and St Ann's Bay.

Travel timeabout 4h 02m
FareJ$630–J$680+
Changes3
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

4h 02m · J$630–J$680+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall. Look for the board: 6 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Spanish Town.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
  4. Change at Ocho Rios.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at St Ann's Bay.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at St Ann's Bay. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $340. About 47 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Runaway Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro → Route Taxi

6h 30m · J$460–J$510+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree rural stands. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Montego Bay.
  5. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Falmouth. On the way: Ironshore, Rose Hall, Greenwood.
  6. Change at Falmouth.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Route Taxi

varies · J$460–J$510+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17. Look for the board: 17 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  2. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to New Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at New Kingston.
  5. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to Falmouth.
  6. Change at Falmouth.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

4h 38m · J$830–J$880+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at Portmore Mall. Look for the board: Greater Portmore. Fare: $200. About 21 min to Greater Portmore. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  2. Change at Greater Portmore.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall. Look for the board: 6 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Spanish Town.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 612 · Ocho Rios. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Ocho Rios. On the way: Bog Walk, Linstead, Moneague.
  6. Change at Ocho Rios.
  7. 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.
  8. Change at St Ann's Bay.
  9. Catch the Route Taxi at St Ann's Bay. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $340. About 47 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Runaway Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Discovery Bay?

About J$630–J$680 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi), plus 1 ride priced at the stand. Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Portmore to Discovery Bay?

About 4h 02m by JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi → 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 Discovery Bay in Portmore?

Go to Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall and look for the board that says “6 · Spanish Town”.

Is there a direct bus from Portmore to Discovery Bay?

No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios and St Ann's Bay. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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