Black River to Montego Bay by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from Black River to Montego Bay, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Whitehouse and Savanna-la-Mar.
Travel timeabout 2h 30m
FareJ$660+
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro
- 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.
Another way
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro
- 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 Route Taxi at Savanna-la-Mar bus park. Look for the board: Negril. Fare: $380. About 40 min to Negril. On the way: Little London, Sheffield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Negril.
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Negril (Negril). Ask the loader for the Lucea car. Look for the board: Lucea. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Lucea. On the way: Green Island. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Lucea.
- Catch the Mobay Metro at Lucea. Look for the board: Montego Bay. Fare: Check fare at the Transport Centre. About 50 min to Montego Bay. On the way: Sandy Bay, Hopewell, Reading.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from Black River to Montego Bay?
About J$660 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro), 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?
About 2h 30m by Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Mobay Metro, 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 in Black River?
Go to Black River and look for the board that says “Whitehouse”.
Is there a direct bus from Black River to Montego Bay?
No. You'll change at Whitehouse and Savanna-la-Mar. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Montego Bay to Black River