How To Get From Negril to Ocho Rios – All Possible Ways

Last updated on March 14th, 2023 at 10:16 am

How To Get From Negril to Ocho Rios – You can go by bus, van, taxi and private transfer.

What Is The Distance From Negril to Ocho Rios?

The distance from Negril to Ocho Rios is 180 kilometers. Click here to book online Montego Bay activities and day trips

The travel time by taxi from Negril to Ocho Rios is around 3 hours. The taxi fare from Negril to Ocho Rios is around $250 USD. Read here how to get from Ocho Rios to Negril the reverse way.

What Is The Cheapest Way From Negril to Ocho Rios?

The cheapest way from Negril to Ocho Rios is by local bus for 1050 JMD which is $7 USD and the travel time is around 4 hours. If you get Knutsford Express will take around 3 hours and 20 minutes for $25 USD.

You can also rent a car in Negril or get a private transfer that can be cheaper than a taxi.

WHERE TO STAY IN OCHO RIOS

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

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HOW TO GET FROM NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS

BUS FROM NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS (CHEAPEST WAY)

The cheapest way from Negril to Ocho Rios is by bus. There are a few public buses running daily from Negril to Ocho Rios stopping and passing by Montego Bay.

The bus fare is 1050 JMD which is $7 USD. The travel time from Negril to Ocho Rios is around 4 hours which is a longer time than the Knutsford Express Bus.

KNUTSFORD EXPRESS BUS NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS (FASTEST WAY)

You can get the Knutsford Express going from Negril to Ocho Rios. The travel time from Negril to Ocho Rios will be around 3 hours and 20 minutes. The bus fare from Negril to Ocho Rios is around $25 USD. Click here to check Knutsford Express schedule and prices!

TAXI FROM NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS

If you go from Negril to Ocho Rios by taxi the most comfortable, available 24/7 and fastest way. The travel time by taxi is around 3 hours driving and the taxi fare from Negril to Ocho Rios is around $250 USD which is 40000 JMD. The prices and travel time aren’t fixed and will depend on traffic and your final destination.

CAR RENTAL AT NEGRIL

There are many options for renting a car in Negril. Renting a car is the most convenient option if you have a place to park your car in Ocho Rios or if you want to move around. It will take you 3 hours in a private car. There are a few agencies like Hertz and Avis available for rent and prices are around $30-40 USD per day.

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PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS

Hotel transfers are also very easy and convenient but can be a little bit pricey. The transfers are usually available 24 hours and are 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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BEST WAY TRANSPORTATION FROM NEGRIL TO OCHO RIOS

The best way from Negril to Ocho Rios is by public bus and Knutsford Express if you are going on a budget. Since it’s cheaper than a taxi and it will take starting from 3 hours 20 minutes up to 4 hours with the public bus.

Prices will be from $7 USD on the public bus to $25 USD with the Knutsford Express Bus. If you wish for more comfort private transportation or a taxi can be your option if you have so much luggage.

WHERE TO STAY IN OCHO RIOS

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 cost up to $30-40 USD a night while mid-range hotels cost 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 than 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), the 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 ATMS 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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