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Portmore to Ocho Rios by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to Ocho Rios, but you can get there with 1 change, at Spanish Town.

Travel timeabout 2h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612

2h 25m · 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.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 612

2h 25m · J$220+
  1. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Greater Portmore. Ask the loader for the Spanish Town car. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: $220. About 25 min to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  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.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612

3h 01m · 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 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 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 610

3h 35m · J$600–J$750
  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 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Ocho Rios?

About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612), 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 Ocho Rios?

About 2h 25m by JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612, 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 Ocho Rios 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 Ocho Rios?

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

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