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Portmore to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 4h 30m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus

4h 55m · 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.
Fastest

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus

4h 30m · J$50–J$100+
  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 Coaster / Minibus at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 50m to Montego Bay. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 83 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 20m · 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus Rural Express

5h 20m · J$2,100–J$2,200
  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 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.
  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.

Questions people ask

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

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus), 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 Montego Bay?

About 4h 30m by JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus, 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 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?

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

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