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Portmore to St Ann's Bay by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Portmore to St Ann's Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Spanish Town and Ocho Rios.

Travel timeabout 3h
FareJ$290–J$340+
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi

3h · J$290–J$340+
  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 Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi

3h 36m · J$490–J$540+
  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.
  6. Change at Ocho Rios.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 21 → JUTC Bus 610 → Route Taxi

4h 10m · J$840–J$990
  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.
  6. Change at Ocho Rios.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 17 → JUTC Bus 22 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi

4h 10m · J$340–J$440+
  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 22 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 22 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 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.
  6. Change at Ocho Rios.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at Ocho Rios bus park / transport centre. Look for the board: St Ann's Bay. Fare: $240. About 20 min to St Ann's Bay. On the way: Drax Hall. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Portmore to St Ann's Bay?

About J$290–J$340 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi), 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 St Ann's Bay?

About 3h by JUTC Bus 6 → JUTC Bus 612 → Route Taxi, 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 St Ann's Bay 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 St Ann's Bay?

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

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