A coast road crossing a low bridge by a river mouth and beach

St. Ann parish

Transport in St. Ann

Use route taxis and coaster buses for local trips between St. Ann’s Bay, Ocho Rios, Brown’s Town, Discovery Bay, Runaway Bay and nearby rural communities. JUTC provides scheduled Ocho Rios to Kingston services, while Knutsford Express serves St. Ann through Drax Hall and Ocho Rios. For inland districts or places away from the main corridors, change vehicles in a larger town or arrange a charter taxi, private transfer or rental car.

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Alphamone

Bamboo, St. Ann

(876) 316-7606

Transportation services

Jamdash Rides

Bamboo, St. Ann

(876) 250-5457

Tours and excursions

Leluxe Tours

Bamboo, St. Ann

(876) 890-0690

Tours and excursions

Royal Jamaican Tours

Bamboo, St. Ann

Transportation services

Wow Tour

Bamboo, St. Ann

(876) 544-8649

Airports and ports near St. Ann

Ian Fleming International Airport in Boscobel, St. Mary, is the closest airport to Ocho Rios, about 15 kilometres away according to the Airports Authority of Jamaica. From St. Ann’s Bay, the road distance is about 25 to 30 kilometres. Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is commonly used for St. Ann, about 75 to 85 kilometres by road from St. Ann’s Bay and about 95 to 100 kilometres from Ocho Rios, depending on the destination.

The Port of Ocho Rios is on Turtle Beach Road, close to Ocho Rios town. Puerto Seco Airstrip is associated with Discovery Bay, but current passenger arrangements should be confirmed before relying on it.

Buses, coaches and route taxis

St. Ann’s Bay is the parish capital and a connection point for Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay, Discovery Bay, Brown’s Town and rural communities. Ocho Rios is the largest urban and tourism centre. Brown’s Town serves as the main inland hub, while Discovery Bay links coastal and inland routes.

JUTC routes 610 and 611 connect Ocho Rios with Kingston through the toll-road corridor. Knutsford Express lists passenger locations at Lot 12, Drax Hall Estates, and Shop 18, Ocean Village Shopping Center, Ocho Rios. Drax Hall passenger-service hours are listed as 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Confirm Ocho Rios departure details directly with Knutsford Express.

Route taxis carry several passengers along fixed corridors. The Transport Authority fare table (October 2026) includes J$200 per passenger from St. Ann’s Bay to Ocho Rios and J$230 per passenger from St. Ann’s Bay to Runaway Bay. Confirm the fare before boarding.

Main roads

The north-coast road links Ocho Rios, St. Ann’s Bay, Runaway Bay and Discovery Bay, continuing toward Falmouth and Montego Bay. The North-South Highway connects the Ocho Rios area with central Jamaica and Kingston. The Ocho Rios Bypass carries through-traffic around the town centre. Roadworks, traffic and town-centre congestion can change travel times.

Before you travel

Ask at the town park for the loading point and the next departure. Carry Jamaican cash for route taxis, coaster buses and rural stops. JUTC accepts Jamaican cash and SmartFare cards, while Knutsford payment arrangements should be confirmed with the operator.

Use public passenger vehicles with red plates and current Transport Authority markings.