Port Antonio's Transportationn

Airplane, Car Rentals, Taxi or Bus...

From the Airport:
The AvJam Coastal Villas in Port Antonio have a complimentary five minute shuttle ride from the Ken Jones Airport to your villa door. The International Norman Manley airport in Kingston is about two hours (55 miles) and costs about $100 one way for a taxi (4 person max).

Inland airplane flights:
From international airports to the Ken Jones Airport last about 45 minutes and costs about $60 per person. From Ocho Rios - 105 km (66 miles) - 2 1/2 hours, from Kingston 96 km (68 miles) - 2hrs.

Once inside Port Antonio:

Car Rentals:
Most travelers rent cars before they arrive in Port Antonio, but there are a couple of options in town. Once you have a rental car, you'll find the driving much easier than in the communities of Montego Bay or Ocho Rios.

• Eastern Rent-A-Car,
• Harbour Street 876-993-3624,
• Waves Enterprises,
• Boundbrook Avenue 876-993-3206.

Travel by Taxi:
Be sure to hail a PPV-plated vehicle (red tags), which are licensed drivers. Fares are by car, not by passenger and average $5-7/10mi. More than one group of people may ride a taxi at a time.

Travel by Bus:
Bus travel in and around Port Antonio is popular among locals but can be crowded and slow. The minibuses are not air-conditioned. Buses will stop anywhere along the route to pick up passengers. To catch one, stand by the side of the road with your arm out; pat down with your hand when you see an oncoming bus. Bus fare is about US $1 for 30-40 miles.