Black River to May Pen by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to May Pen, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Santa Cruz and Mandeville.
Travel timeabout 2h 35m
FareJ$1,300
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → 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 Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → 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 Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: May Pen. Fare: $470. About 50 min to May Pen. On the way: Williamsfield, Porus. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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 JUTC Bus Rural Express at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Rural Express · Half Way Tree. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Half Way Tree.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · May Pen. Fare: $1,500 introductory. About 1h 05m to May Pen.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → JUTC Bus 511
- 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 town square / bus park. Look for the board: Spanish Town. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Spanish Town. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: 511 · May Pen. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to May Pen.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to May Pen?
About J$1,300 the recommended way (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 May Pen?
About 2h 35m by 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 May Pen in Black River?
Go to Black River and look for the board that says “Santa Cruz”.
Is there a direct bus from Black River to May Pen?
No. You'll change at Santa Cruz and Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? May Pen to Black River