Black River to Kingston by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Kingston, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Santa Cruz and Mandeville.
Travel timeabout 3h 35m
FareJ$2,830
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512
- 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 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express
- 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 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512
- 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 JUTC Bus 512 at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: 512 · Downtown Kingston. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Downtown Kingston.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Kingston?
About J$2,830 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from Black River to Kingston?
About 3h 35m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express, 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 Kingston 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 Kingston?
No. You'll change at Santa Cruz and Mandeville. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Kingston to Black River