Black River to Mandeville by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Mandeville, but you can get there with 1 change, at Santa Cruz.
Travel timeabout 1h 30m
FareJ$830
Changes1
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus
- 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 Coaster / Minibus at Santa Cruz. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 40 min to Mandeville. On the way: Gutters, Spur Tree. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way
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.
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 Junction. Look for the board: Alligator Pond. Fare: $220. About 24 min to Alligator Pond. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Alligator Pond.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Alligator Pond. Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $380. About 54 min to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Mandeville?
About J$830 the recommended way (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 Mandeville?
About 1h 30m by 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 Mandeville 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 Mandeville?
No. You'll change at Santa Cruz. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Mandeville to Black River