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Portmore to Montego Bay Airport by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 4h 40m
FareJ$4,450–J$4,500
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 17 → Knutsford Express

4h 55m · J$4,450–J$4,500
  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 Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Fastest

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Knutsford Express

4h 40m · J$2,950–J$3,000+
  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 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).
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi

5h 25m · J$210–J$260+
  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 Route Taxi at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $160. About 15 min to Sangster Airport (MBJ). Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17 → Knutsford Express

5h 31m · J$4,650–J$4,700
  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 Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).

Questions people ask

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

About J$4,450–J$4,500 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17 → Knutsford Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Portmore to Montego Bay Airport?

About 4h 40m by JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → 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 Montego Bay Airport 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 Montego Bay Airport?

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

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