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Portmore to Morant Bay by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 2h 10m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes1
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus

2h 10m · 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 — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus

2h 46m · 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 — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus

2h 50m · J$100–J$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 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · 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 — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 22 → Coaster / Minibus

3h 26m · J$300–J$400+
  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 22 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 22 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Downtown Kingston.
  6. Change at Downtown Kingston.
  7. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Downtown Kingston — Parade / rural coaster stands. Look for the board: Morant Bay. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 1h 15m to Morant Bay. On the way: Harbour View, Bull Bay, Yallahs. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

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

About 2h 10m by JUTC Bus 17 → 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 Morant 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 Morant Bay?

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

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