There are 4 ways to get from Monterey to Ceres by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain Ace
6h 41m$105–149Drive 118.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monterey to Cerescar 118.1 mi
2h 13m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the bus from San Jose to Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stopbus
9h 1m$54–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus 90
8h 37m$46–89
Monterey to Ceres by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Ceres is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Monterey to Ceres is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Ceres. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Herndon Rd & Central Ave via Salinas, San Jose, Stockton and Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Monterey to Ceres station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Lathrop/Manteca Station via San Jose Station Diridon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Monterey and Ceres is 187 miles. The road distance is 118.8 miles.
The best way to get from Monterey to Ceres without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Monterey to Ceres, including transfers.
Monterey to Ceres bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
Monterey to Ceres train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Monterey to Ceres is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Ceres, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Ceres via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, San Jose Station Diridon, and Lathrop/Manteca Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Herndon Rd & Central Ave via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, San Jose, Stockton, Stockton, Modesto Bus Stop, and Bay A - Modesto Transit Center - Exit on in around 9h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-411-7245
- Website
- acerail.com
Train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://acerail.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from San Jose to Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Stockton to Modesto Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- stanrta.org
Bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.stanrta.org/
- One Day Pass
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Monterey to Ceres bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Monterey to Ceres train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Jose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Ceres is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Monterey to Ceres.
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