Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Spanish Town.
Travel timeabout 4h 25m
FareJ$50–J$100+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 6 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 6 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 25 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 512 → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare at the stand. About 4h to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Another way
Knutsford Express → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 17
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Savanna-la-Mar. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 4h to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in New Kingston. Ask the loader for the Downtown Kingston car. Look for the board: Downtown Kingston. Fare: See posted fare. Ride to Downtown Kingston. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 17 at Parade, Downtown Kingston. Look for the board: 17 · Greater Portmore. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Greater Portmore.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?
About J$50–J$100 the recommended way (Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6), 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 Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?
About 4h 25m by Coaster / Minibus → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 6, 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 Portmore in Savanna-la-Mar?
Go to Savanna-la-Mar bus park and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from Savanna-la-Mar to Portmore?
No. You'll change at Mandeville and Spanish Town. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Portmore to Savanna-la-Mar