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Portmore to Lucea by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to Lucea, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Downtown Kingston and Montego Bay.

Travel timeabout 6h
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro

6h · J$50–J$100+
  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: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Mobay Metro

6h 25m · J$2,100–J$2,200+
  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 JUTC Bus 83 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 83 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Half Way Tree.
  4. Change at Half Way Tree.
  5. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Montego Bay. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 3h 45m to Montego Bay.
  6. Change at Montego Bay.
  7. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way

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

6h 36m · J$250–J$300+
  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 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.
  4. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at Montego Bay.
  7. Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Reading, Hopewell, Sandy Bay.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi

6h 45m · J$520–J$570+
  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 JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at Negril.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Lucea?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro), plus 2 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 Lucea?

About 6h by JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro, 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 Lucea 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 Lucea?

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

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