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Kingston to Black River by bus and route taxi

There's no direct ride from Kingston to Black River, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Santa Cruz.

Travel timeabout 3h 35m
FareJ$2,830
Changes2
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Ways to get there

Fewest changes

JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

3h 35m · J$2,830
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Santa Cruz.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

3h 35m · J$830+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Santa Cruz. Fare: $440. About 40 min to Santa Cruz. On the way: Spur Tree, Gutters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Santa Cruz.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Santa Cruz. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $390. About 35 min to Black River. On the way: Lacovia, Middle Quarters. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

4h 29m · J$2,870
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus Rural Express at Half Way Tree Transport Centre. Look for the board: Rural Express · Mandeville. Fare: $2,000 introductory. About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Junction.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $460. About 1h 09m to Black River. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Another way

JUTC Bus 512 → Route Taxi → Route Taxi

4h 29m · J$870+
  1. Catch the JUTC Bus 512 at Downtown Kingston / Half Way Tree. Look for the board: 512 · Mandeville. Fare: Check JUTC schedule PDF (512). About 1h 50m to Mandeville.
  2. Change at Mandeville.
  3. Catch the Route Taxi at Mandeville town square / Caledonia Rd stands. Look for the board: Junction. Fare: $410. About 1h to Junction. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
  4. Change at Junction.
  5. Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in Junction. Ask the loader for the Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $460. About 1h 09m to Black River. Tell the driver where you're stopping.

Questions people ask

How much is the bus or taxi from Kingston to Black River?

About J$2,830 the recommended way (JUTC Bus Rural Express → Route Taxi → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.

How long does it take to get from Kingston to Black River?

About 3h 35m by JUTC Bus Rural Express → 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 Black River in Kingston?

Go to Half Way Tree Transport Centre and look for the board that says “Rural Express · Mandeville”.

Is there a direct bus from Kingston to Black River?

No. You'll change at Mandeville and Santa Cruz. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.

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