Montego Bay to Black River by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Montego Bay to Black River, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Savanna-la-Mar and Whitehouse.
Travel timeabout 2h 30m
FareJ$660+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Mobay Metro → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Savanna-la-Mar.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Whitehouse. Fare: $380. About 30 min to Whitehouse. On the way: Ferris Cross, Bluefields. 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 Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $280. About 30 min to Black River. On the way: Scott's Cove. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Mobay Metro → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Savanna-la-Mar.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 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: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. 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 Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Montego Bay to Black River?
About J$660 the recommended way (Mobay Metro → Route Taxi → Route Taxi), plus 1 ride priced at the stand. Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Montego Bay to Black River?
About 2h 30m by Mobay Metro → 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 Black River in Montego Bay?
Go to Montego Bay Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Savanna-la-Mar”.
Is there a direct bus from Montego Bay to Black River?
No. You'll change at Savanna-la-Mar and Whitehouse. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Black River to Montego Bay