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Portmore to Savanna-la-Mar by bus and route taxi

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

Travel timeabout 4h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus

4h 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 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: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 512 → Coaster / Minibus

5h · 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: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro

6h 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 / 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 Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Savanna-la-Mar.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express

varies · 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 Route Taxi at Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to New Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at New Kingston.
  5. Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 4h to Savanna-la-Mar.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to Savanna-la-Mar?

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 Savanna-la-Mar?

About 4h 25m 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 Savanna-la-Mar 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 Savanna-la-Mar?

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

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