The average bus between Merced and Ceres takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Merced to Ceres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Merced and Ceres. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merced is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Ceres at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Modesto and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Merced to Ceres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Merced to Ceres. However, there are services departing from Merced station and arriving at Ceres station via Modesto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Merced to Ceres bus services, operated by Limousine Express, depart from Merced station.
Merced to Ceres bus services, operated by Limousine Express, arrive at Herndon Rd & Central Ave station.
The distance between Merced and Ceres is 53.1 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Merced to Herndon Rd & Central Ave via Modesto and Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on in around 1h 24m.