Bob Marley Jamaica Transportation Information

AIR, CAR, and TRANSPORT INFO:

BY AIR | BY CAB | CAR RENTAL | DRIVING TIMES

BY AIR: Montego Bay and Norman Manley Airport in Kingston greet thousands of International tourists, businessmen, and visitors on a daily basis.

Getting around Jamaica is quick and easy by air. Air Jamaica Express operates from Montego Bay and Kingston to all areas with landing fields on a daily basis. Air Negril operates a daily service from Montego Bay to Negril. For more information, call Air Jamaica Express at (876) 922-4661, 952-5401 or (800) 523-5585, and for Air Negril, call (876) 940-7747 or (876) 884-6347.

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BY CAB: Taxis have predetermined rates between one location and another. All cabs have red PPV plates (Public Passenger Vehicle) along with regular license plates. Limousines, air-conditioned coaches and local bus service also connect all villages, cities and towns.

JUTO Jamaica (Taxi Company): (876) 952-0813 / 957-9197

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BY RENTED CAR: In Jamaica you drive on the left. The speed limit is 30 MPH in towns and 50 MPH on highways. To rent any vehicle, visitors may use a drivers license (valid for 12 months) for up to a 3 month period. Drivers must be at least 25 years of age to rent a car and must post a bond to meet insurance regulations with cash, major credit card, or travelers checks. Service stations are open daily and will only accept cash.

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DRIVING TIMES:
Kingston to Mandeville - 98 km (61 miles) - 1 1/2 hours
Montego Bay to Negril - 83 km (52 miles) - 1 1/2 hours
Montego Bay to Ocho Rios - 103 km (62 miles) - 2 hours
Negril to Treasure Beach - 107 km (67 miles) - 1 3/4 hours
Ocho Rios to Port Antonio - 105 km (66 miles) - 2 1/2 hours
Ocho Rios to Kingston - 86 km (54 miles) - 1 1/2 hours
Port Antonio to Kingston - 96 km (68 miles) - 2 hours

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