How to Get from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios

A shared shuttle service is a popular transportation option from Montego Bay Airport. There are different companies operating from the airport to various destinations, most resorts and hotels around the island, including the ones in Ocho Rios. The service is available 24/7 and is a good option if you’re travelling in a large group.

The cost of your shared shuttle transportation from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios depends on the exact destination of your hotel or resort and the number of passengers in the vehicle; the more people share the shuttle, the lower the price per traveller. The average price per person for up to 4 passengers from Montego Bay to Ocho Rios is $95 – $110 (€95 – €110).

A shared shuttle service is ideal if you’re travelling with your family or you’re part of a larger group and you book an entire vehicle; the more people are on board, the lower the cost per traveller. If you’re travelling alone or in a smaller group, you’ll either pay more per passenger for the entire vehicle or you’ll need to take other passengers on board. In that case, keep in mind that the travelling duration will increase as you’ll need to make additional stops along the way.

If you’re looking for a less costly option to get from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios you can use the Knutsford Express bus. It connects the airport to Ocho Rios Drax Hall and Riu Ocho Rios resorts. The journey to Drax Hall takes about 100 minutes and to Riu Ocho Rios about 90 minutes. Both are express routes without any intermediate stops; if you’re heading to a different resort, you can walk or take a taxi from where the bus stops.

The price for a single ticket from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios Drax Hall is $21 (€21) per traveller for adults and $17 (€17) for children up to 12 years old. The route to Riu Ocho Rios costs $16 (€16) per traveller for adults and $12 (€12) for children.

Taking the Knutsford Express bus to Ocho Rios is a cheaper option compared to the alternatives but it’s not the most convenient one. The bus goes from point A to point B without any intermediate stops; if you’re heading to a different resort than Drax Hall or Riu Ocho Rios, you’ll need to continue on foot or take a taxi. Also, the bus operates only six times daily on weekdays, so if you’re arriving late in the evening you’ll need to find different mode of transport to reach your destination.