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Jamaica's visitors will find many kinds of vehicles for on-island transportation
Trip Transport
Transportation is not always easy in Jamaica, the Caribbean's third largest island, but several options will make your journey, either across town or across the island, as painless as possible.
Adventurous travelers might rent a bike and take it high into the mountains of Jamaica, or just rent a scooter for convenient transportation around town. For larger distances, taxis and buses provide an unrivaled cultural excursion. For an authentic experience, travel with the Jamaican Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) on trips across town or across the island. Some travelers, however, will crave the freedom renting a car provides. With only a map as your guide, you'll be able to explore Jamaica on your own terms. For a scenic cruise, ferry boats serve tourists looking for unusual places to sightsee.
Trains are another unique transportation option available on the island. One line will take you from Kingston to Montego Bay, or you can even charter a small flight to take you anywhere you want to go.
However, you'll want to remember a few things when you're off on your Caribbean adventure. When navigating through unfamiliar island streets, be careful. Roads in Jamaica are bumpy, and the rules are a little different; drivers are not known for being cautious. Also, travel only with licensed taxis and buses, JUTA regulates the safety of all public transportation.
Bicycles and scooters offer exciting transportation alternatives in Jamaica.
Buses offer an inexpensive and exciting way to travel through Jamaica
If you're going to be taking to Jamaica's open roads, take a few moments to learn about local driving rules.