Black River to Montego Bay Airport by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Montego Bay Airport, but you can get there with 3 changes, at Junction, Mandeville and Negril.
Travel timeabout 7h 04m
FareJ$3,370+
Changes3
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Knutsford 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 Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h 40m to Negril. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Negril. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,500 walk-up · book early for less. About 1h 30m to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → Knutsford 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 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.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus 512 → Knutsford 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 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.
- Change at Downtown Kingston.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Kingston terminals (New Kingston / Washington Blvd / Harbour View). Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $4,400 walk-up · book early for less. About 4h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → JUTC Bus Rural Express → JUTC Bus 610 → Knutsford 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.
- Change at Half Way Tree.
- Catch the JUTC Bus 610 at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: 610 · Ocho Rios. Fare: $500 SmartFare / $550 cash. About 2h to Ocho Rios.
- Change at Ocho Rios.
- Catch the Knutsford Express at Knutsford Express terminal in Ocho Rios. Look for the board: Sangster Airport (MBJ). Fare: $2,900 walk-up · book early for less. About 2h to Sangster Airport (MBJ).
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Montego Bay Airport?
About J$3,370 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Knutsford Express), 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 Black River to Montego Bay Airport?
About 7h 04m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Knutsford 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 Montego Bay Airport in Black River?
Go to Black River and look for the board that says “Junction”.
Is there a direct bus from Black River to Montego Bay Airport?
No. You'll change at Junction and Mandeville and Negril. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay Airport to Black River