How To Get From Montego Bay to Kingston – All Possible Ways

We will write how to get from Montego Bay to Kingston. The distance from Montego Bay to Kingston is 180 kilometers and the travel time is around 2 hour and 40 minutes by taxi. The taxi fare is around $250-300 USD.

The cheapest way from Montego Bay to Kingston is by bus for 1200 JMD which is $8 USD. The travel time is around 5 hours by local buses. If you go by Knutsford Express will take around 3 hours and it will cost around $25-30 USD.

You can also rent a car in Montego Bay or getting a private transfer.

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WHERE TO STAY IN KINGSTON

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option in Kingston. Double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs more or less $80 USD a night.

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MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON

BUS FROM MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Montego Bay to Kingston is by bus. There area a few public buses daily going from Montego Bay to Kingston that will make a few stops. The bus fare is 1200 JMD which is $8 USD. The travel time from Montego Bay to Kingston is around 5 hours which is longer time that Knutsford Express Bus.

KNUTSFORD EXPRESS BUS MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON (FASTEST WAY)

You can get the Knutsford Express going from Montego Bay to Kingston. The travel time from Montego Bay to Kingston is around 3 hours. The bus fare from Montego Bay to Kingston is around $25-30 USD. Click here to check Knutsford Express schedule and prices!

TAXI FROM MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON

If you go from Montego Bay to Kingston by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 2 hour and 40 minutes driving and the taxi fare from Montego Bay to Kingston is around $250-300 USD which is 45000 JMD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and it will depending on traffic and your final destination.

CAR RENTAL AT MONTEGO BAY

There are many options for renting a car in Montego Bay. Renting a car is the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Kingston or you want to move around. It will take you 2 hour and 40 minutes with a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz, Avis available for rent and prices are around $30-40 USD per day.

PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and is only ideal if you have the budget and you really want comfort. Prices are around $300 USD and you will be able to fit up to 4 people. It could be $75 USD per person.

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For sure private transportation will be so comfortable same like taxi, they will wait for you and drive to your final destination without you worrying of anything!

BEST WAY TRANSPORTATION FROM MONTEGO BAY TO KINGSTON

The best way from Montego Bay is by bus for 1200 JMD which is $8 USD and 5 hours travel time if you are going on a budget. You can also get Knutsford Express Bus for more comfort and 3 hours travel time for $25 USD. If you wish more comfort private transportation or a taxi can be your option if you have so much luggage.

WHERE TO STAY IN KINSTON

There are dormitory rooms that you can rent the bed for as low as $20 USD a night if you want the cheapest option. AirBnb are also available, mostly for about $30-45 USD a night. Double room hostels can costs up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels costs more or less $80 USD a night.

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FOOD BUDGET TRAVEL IN JAMAICA

You can find local meals in Jamaica around $3-4 USD per person. At lunch you might want a chicken sandwich for $5 USD salad, burger and pizza with a fresh fruit drink for $7-10 USD. You can have a budget of $15-20 USD a day and it can already get you more then enough decent meals in Jamaica.

BEST TIME TO VISIT JAMAICA

In Jamaica their summer (December to April), there are fewer rains than normal. In their winter (May to November), rains are almost non-stop. For most tourists best time to visit Jamaica is from December to April because of easier transport. 

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CASH AND ATM IN JAMAICA

The currency of Jamaica is called Jamaican Dollars and as of now, $1 USD is worth 150 JMD Jamaican Dollars. Do not exchange your currency at the airport because you’ll get less than what you’ll get with the city’s exchange. Anyway if you are bringing USD you can use them while traveling around Jamaica no need to exchange them.

Bank or debit cards in an ATM are the recommended way to access your funds while traveling in Jamaica. Know real-time currency exchange here!

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