Portmore to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's a direct ride from Portmore to Kingston: the JUTC Bus 17, about 40 min on the road.
Travel timeabout 40 min
FareJ$50–J$100
ChangesDirect
Ways to get there
Direct
JUTC Bus 17
- 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17
- 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.
- Change at Greater Portmore.
- 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.
Another way
JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 21
- 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.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 21 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 21 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
Another way
JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 23A
- 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.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 23A at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 23A · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Half Way Tree.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Kingston?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Portmore to Kingston?
About 40 min by JUTC Bus 17. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Kingston in Portmore?
Go to the JUTC stop in Greater Portmore. Ask for the 17 and look for the board that says “17 · Downtown Kingston”.
Is there a direct bus from Portmore to Kingston?
Yes. The JUTC Bus 17 runs direct from Portmore to Kingston.
Going the other way? Kingston to Portmore