Black River to Lucea by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Lucea, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Whitehouse, Savanna-la-Mar and Negril.
Travel timeabout 3h 15m
FareJ$1,510
Changes3
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at Black River. Look for the board: Whitehouse. Fare: $280. About 30 min to Whitehouse. On the way: Scott's Cove. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Whitehouse.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Whitehouse. Ask the loader for the Savanna-la-Mar car. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: $380. About 30 min to Savanna-la-Mar. On the way: Bluefields, Ferris Cross. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $380. About 40 min to Negril. On the way: Little London, Sheffield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at Black River. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Middle Quarters, Lacovia. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Santa Cruz.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Mandeville. On the way: Gutters, Spur Tree. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at Black River. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $460. About 1h 09m to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Junction.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $410. About 1h to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Lucea?
About J$1,510 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Black River to Lucea?
About 3h 15m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi, including about 15 minutes waiting at each change. Route taxis and coasters leave when full, so allow extra time.
Where do I catch the bus or taxi to Lucea in Black River?
Go to Black River and look for the board that says “Whitehouse”.
Is there a direct bus from Black River to Lucea?
No. You'll change at Whitehouse and Savanna-la-Mar and Negril. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Lucea to Black River