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Ocho Rios to Black River by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Ocho Rios to Black River, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Spanish Town, Mandeville and Santa Cruz.

Travel timeabout 5h 15m
FareJ$830+
Changes3
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

5h 15m · J$830+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 612 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 612 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (612). About 1h 45m to Spanish Town. On the way: Moneague, Linstead, Bog Walk.
  2. Change at Spanish Town.
  3. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at Santa Cruz.
  7. 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

5h 50m · J$3,330–J$3,380
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. 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.
  6. Change at Santa Cruz.
  7. 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.
Another way

JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

6h 44m · J$3,370–J$3,420
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  4. Change at Mandeville.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Junction.
  7. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $460. About 1h 09m to Black River. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 610 → JUTC Bus 21 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

6h 25m · J$1,380–J$1,480+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Ocho Rios Bus Park. Look for the board: 610 · Half Way Tree. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Half Way Tree.
  2. Change at Half Way Tree.
  3. Catch the JUTC Bus 21 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 21 · Spanish Town. Fare: $50 SmartFare / $100 cash. About 40 min to Spanish Town.
  4. Change at Spanish Town.
  5. Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  6. Change at Mandeville.
  7. 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.
  8. Change at Santa Cruz.
  9. 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 Ocho Rios to Black River?

About J$830 the recommended way (JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi), plus 2 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 Ocho Rios to Black River?

About 5h 15m by JUTC Bus 612 → Coaster / Minibus → 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 Ocho Rios?

Go to Ocho Rios Bus Park and look for the board that says “612 · Spanish Town”.

Is there a direct bus from Ocho Rios to Black River?

No. You'll change at Spanish Town and Mandeville and Santa Cruz. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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