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Portmore to Negril by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to Negril, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Spanish Town and Mandeville.

Travel timeabout 5h 05m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus

5h 05m · 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 Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus

5h 40m · 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 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.
Another way

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

6h 35m · 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 · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.
Another way

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

6h 35m · 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 · Negril. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 5h to Negril.

Questions people ask

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

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus), 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 Negril?

About 5h 05m by JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus → 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 Negril in Portmore?

Go to Greater Portmore / Portmore Mall and look for the board that says “6 · Spanish Town”.

Is there a direct bus from Portmore to Negril?

No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

Going the other way? Negril to Portmore

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