Bus rides in Jamaica

[Dancing Susan]

Do they have buses in Jamaica that go from one end of the island to the other or all around the island? I would like to find something cheap like a Greyhound bus so I can see the island for under $50. It really does not have to be a tour bus, just a nice long ride.

Thanks,

Susan

[Wahoo]

Actually, I'd be interested in am island-wide tour like that myself...with regular stops, of course, to refill my hip flask with rum.

[damswell]

that service is kingston to montego bay with a stop in ocho rios....they also do airport transfers...its a great service they offer at a fairly reasonable price

[damswell]

that they do!!! much better than being crammed on a rout bus or country bus!!!! lol

[ECO]

I was just reading today about how some of the buses (assuming route buses) use wooden planks in the isles so more people can sit down..........not sure if this is BS or the truth but not my idea of traveling across the country.

Also in the news Jamaica is spending billions on new buses but they are all for Kingston.

[ECO]

There is Knutsford Express Coaches.

As far as I am aware Greyhound buses are an American Organisation that operate only from the US

http://www.knutsfordexpress.com/

$1200 from Ochi to Mobay on one of those nice buses sounds like a deal to me!

[damswell]

yes the wood planks are true...can get more people in the bus!!!

[damswell]

i doubt its legal but it adds at lest 4 extra people to the ride!!! lol

[ECO]

Ok, off topic but is this one true: max 5 customers in a route taxi? Do people sit on each others lap?

[damswell]

it depends...most main route taxis adhere to the rules due to police presence, hills taxis cram more in...during busy morning and evening...3 in the front 4-5 in the back..and if its a wagon type car...more in the back usually schoolers

[ECO]

it depends...most main route taxis adhere to the rules due to police presence, hills taxis cram more in...during busy morning and evening...3 in the front 4-5 in the back..and if its a wagon type car...more in the back usually schoolers

As a guy I sure the heck don't want to sit in a guys lap and I don't want one to sit in mine! I guess if it comes down to walking or sucking up pride then my opinion could change.

[damswell]

they dont ever put man on man!!! its a no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

[ECO]

they dont ever put man on man!!! its a no no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao

I can sleep easy tonight knowing that men are not forced to bounce up and down on each others laps on those bumpy roads.

[damswell]

yes your sqished against a woman or schooler!!!

[damswell]

i see it on the regular.....hills routes from st anns bay up into the hills all the time....but as i said main routes you do not see it...

[jellybean]

i doubt its legal but it adds at lest 4 extra people to the ride!!! lol

when I got the bus from half way tree - all the seats had a plank and it was mainly the schoolchildren - health and safety would have a field day - especially since the bus had a notice saying only allowing "16 people".

[trvellover]

I have received the service of http://www.knutsfordexpress.com/ two years ago. That was my first and last experience. I waited for long time at Bus stop and after long time a bus came and that was packed. OMG! It was very stressful trip. I think taxi is the best way to travel around, without doubt it is little expensive but stress-free. Thank God.

Best Regards,