Black River to Discovery Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Discovery Bay, but you can get there with 4 changes, at Whitehouse, Savanna-la-Mar, Montego Bay and Falmouth.
Travel timeabout 4h 05m
FareJ$1,070+
Changes4
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Mobay Metro → 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 Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Falmouth. On the way: Ironshore, Rose Hall, Greenwood.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → 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 Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Mandeville. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to Falmouth.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Knutsford Express → Knutsford Express → 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 Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Mandeville. Look for the board: New Kingston. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. Ride to New Kingston.
- Change at New Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford New Kingston terminal. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Book online — fare at booking. About 3h 20m to Falmouth.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Mobay Metro → Mobay Metro → 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: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Savanna-la-Mar.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Savanna-la-Mar Bus Park. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 1h to Montego Bay.
- Change at Montego Bay.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Montego Bay Transport Centre. Look for the board: Falmouth. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 35 min to Falmouth. On the way: Ironshore, Rose Hall, Greenwood.
- Change at Falmouth.
- Catch the Route Taxi at Falmouth Transport Centre. Look for the board: Discovery Bay. Fare: $410. About 30 min to Discovery Bay. On the way: Duncans, Rio Bueno. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Discovery Bay?
About J$1,070 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Mobay Metro → 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 Black River to Discovery Bay?
About 4h 05m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro → Mobay Metro → 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 Discovery Bay in Black River?
Go to Black River and look for the board that says “Whitehouse”.
Is there a direct bus from Black River to Discovery Bay?
No. You'll change at Whitehouse and Savanna-la-Mar and Montego Bay and Falmouth. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Discovery Bay to Black River