May Pen to Black River by bus and route taxi
There's no direct ride from May Pen to Black River, but you can get there with 2 changes, at Mandeville and Santa Cruz.
Travel timeabout 2h 35m
FareJ$1,300
Changes2
Ways to get there
Fewest changes
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- 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.
- Change at Santa Cruz.
- 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
Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- 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.
- Change at Junction.
- 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 511 → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the JUTC Bus 511 at May Pen Square & Bus Park. Look for the board: 511 · Spanish Town. Fare: Check JUTC May Pen corridor fares. About 45 min to Spanish Town.
- Change at Spanish Town.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Spanish Town Bus Terminal. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 1h 30m to Mandeville. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- 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.
- Change at Santa Cruz.
- 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
Route Taxi → Coaster / Minibus → Route Taxi → Route Taxi
- Catch the Route Taxi at the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car. Look for the board: Mandeville. Fare: $470. About 50 min to Mandeville. On the way: Porus, Williamsfield. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
- Change at Mandeville.
- Catch the Coaster / Minibus at Mandeville — Square & Caledonia Rd. Look for the board: Savanna-la-Mar. Fare: See posted fare at the bus park. About 2h to Savanna-la-Mar. 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: Whitehouse. Fare: $380. About 30 min to Whitehouse. On the way: Ferris Cross, Bluefields. 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 Black River car. Look for the board: Black River. Fare: $280. About 30 min to Black River. On the way: Scott's Cove. Tell the driver where you're stopping.
Questions people ask
How much is the bus or taxi from May Pen to Black River?
About J$1,300 the recommended way (Route Taxi → Route Taxi → Route Taxi). Fares checked 4 November 2026; confirm the posted fare at the stand.
How long does it take to get from May Pen to Black River?
About 2h 35m by Route Taxi → 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 May Pen?
Go to the route taxi stand in May Pen (May Pen Square & Bus Park). Ask the loader for the Mandeville car and look for the board that says “Mandeville”.
Is there a direct bus from May Pen to Black River?
No. You'll change at Mandeville and Santa Cruz. Ketch Di Bus shows each step.
Going the other way? Black River to May Pen