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Westmoreland parish

Transport in Westmoreland

Use Savanna-la-Mar as the main local interchange and Negril as the northern tourism-area hub. Route taxis, rural stage carriages, buses and scheduled coaches connect the parish, while rental cars, charter vehicles and taxis cover trips outside regular routes. Check the current route, departure time, stop and fare before travelling.

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PG Tours Jamaica

Little London, Westmoreland

(876) 776-5641

Airport transfers

High5toursja

Montego Bay, Westmoreland

(876) 480-8933

Transportation services

Antsman Tours Jamaica

72 Bunito Cresent Whitehall Rd Negril

(876) 793-7105

Airports and ports near Westmoreland

Negril Aerodrome is at Orange Bay, Negril, within Westmoreland. The Airports Authority of Jamaica describes it as a VFR-only aerodrome with taxis, public transportation and buses available. Confirm current domestic-flight availability and ground transport before travelling.

For international arrivals, Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay is the nearest major airport. Savanna-la-Mar is about 50 km, or 31 miles, by road from the airport. The Jamaica Tourist Board identifies Sangster International as the most convenient airport for travellers heading to Negril. Savanna-la-Mar is about 27 to 28 km from Negril by road. Montego Bay is the nearest major cruise-port area.

Buses, coaches and route taxis

Savanna-la-Mar’s public transportation centre moved from Barracks Road to 62 Beckford Street, beside Tanker Plaza, on April 29, 2024, according to the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation. Route taxis and buses serving parish communities leave from this centre. Negril is the main northern transport point, while a visitor travelling inland or south may need to change vehicles in Savanna-la-Mar.

Knutsford Express lists passenger locations at Howie’s Plaza in Savanna-la-Mar, near Beaches Negril, and at the Total Gas Station and Juici Patties Rest Stop in Luana. Its branches open at 5:15 a.m. in Negril, 6:00 a.m. in Savanna-la-Mar and 7:00 a.m. in Luana. Check Knutsford Express for departure times. Nation-Wide Express lists stops at Savanna-la-Mar, Luana, Whitehouse and Ferris Cross.

Route taxis carry passengers along designated routes and may stop along the way. The Transport Authority says they should have red PPV plates, “Route Taxi” markings, route information on the front doors and the required identification. Rural stage carriages carry at least eleven passengers and display their licensed origin and destination.

Main roads

The A2 links Savanna-la-Mar with Little London, Bluefields, Whitehouse and roads toward Negril and Black River. The B8 connects Ferris Cross with Reading through Whithorn, Shettlewood and Montpelier. The B9 runs from Savanna-la-Mar through Frome toward Lucea.

The Negril main road connects Savanna-la-Mar and Negril. Norman Manley Boulevard and West End Road serve different parts of the wider Negril area, including the town centre, beach district and Orange Bay.

Before you travel

Carry Jamaican dollars for route taxis and buses, and ask about card payment before boarding. Confirm the last departure directly with the relevant operator or transport centre, especially for late travel. Savanna-la-Mar to Negril is about 27 to 28 km, but travel time changes with stops and road conditions.