Montego Bay Getting there & around

Getting around

You can walk between any place along Gloucester Ave and downtown (it’s about 2.5km from Kent Ave to Sam Sharpe Sq). You’ll need a vehicle for anywhere further.

Public transport

Public transportation

There is no in-town bus service. Montego Bay Metro Line buses operate to the suburbs, as do minibuses and route taxis. All depart and arrive at the transportation station near the junction of St James and Barnett Sts.

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Local transport

Taxi

Licensed JUTA taxis cruise Gloucester Ave; they charge a steep US$8 minimum. See left for a list of taxi stands. Published fares from Gloucester Ave are US$8 to the airport, US$20 to Greenwood, US$10 to Ironshore, US$10 to Montego Freeport and US$10 to Rose Hall.

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