Ceres Bus Liner rates and schedule: Bacolod-Cebu and Cebu-Bacolod updated September 2011
Finally, here’s an update on the Ceres Liner bus rates and schedule for the Cebu-Bacolod and Bacolod-Cebu routes. I know this is long overdue and a lot of you folks have been waiting for an update. This is the latest schedule as posted at the Cebu North Terminal for both Cebu and Bacolod departures as of September 13, 2011. Before anything else though, here are some important reminders:
1. This travel blog is not affiliated with the Ceres Liner (Vallacar Transit Inc.) bus company. If you have any related questions or you need additional information, I strongly suggest that you contact the company directly at the following numbers:
Bacolod City: (034) 433-4993 / 434-2386 / 434-2387
Cebu City: (032) 345-8650
2. Weather and other travel conditions may affect the bus schedule posted here and subject to change anytime by the Ceres Liner management, thus if you are concerned about the exact departure time, it is best to confirm with their office and contact them at the numbers provided.
3. Route details (maps, destination ports and municipalities passed by) are posted here: Bacolod-Cebu and Cebu-Bacolod Ceres Liner bus routes. I recommend you study the route details, these are practical information if you’re going on a Ceres bus trip for the first time or if you want to be acquainted with the cities and municipalities along the way. No need to be disoriented and overwhelmed just like a newbie tourist in an unfamiliar place, being in one of those all inclusive holidays to Egypt, Nepal or some exotic African destination. Analyzing the Negros and Cebu map details and routes will make one confident about taking bus trips between these two islands.
Ceres aircon bus bound for Bacolod via Toledo at the Cebu North Terminal
Ceres bus being loaded into the ferry/barge
Table of Contents
Bacolod to Cebu bus departure schedule
1:15 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via San Carlos – Toledo – Cebu City
6:15 AM Aircon via Escalante – Tabuelan – Cebu City
7:15 AM Aircon via Don Salvador – San Carlos – Toledo – Cebu City
7:40 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via Escalante – Tabuelan – Cebu City
8:15 AM Aircon via Escalante – Tabuelan – Cebu City
11:00 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via San Carlos – Toledo – Cebu City
12:15 PM Aircon via Don Salvador – San Carlos – Toledo – Cebu City
11:00 PM Aircon via Escalante – Tabuelan – Cebu City
Cebu to Bacolod bus departure schedule
4:30 AM Aircon via Toledo – San Carlos – Don Salvador – Bacolod
5:00 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via Tabuelan – Escalante – Bacolod
5:15 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via Toledo – Escalante – Bacolod
5:30 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via Toledo – Canla-on – Bacolod
9:30 AM Aircon via Toledo – Escalante – Bacolod
10:15 AM Deluxe (Non-Aircon) via Toledo – Escalante – Bacolod
3:00 PM Aircon via Toledo – San Carlos – Don Salvador – Bacolod
7:30 PM Aircon via Tabuelan – Escalante – Bacolod
Bus rates
Php420 for Aircon buses
Php380 for Deluxe (Non-Aircon) buses
Php390 for Aircon buses via Don Salvador
Note: Above bus rates are regular fare. For senior citizen discounts, Ceres Liner offers 20% off the regular fare.
Important reminder!
You also need to pay for the barge or inter-island vessel where the buses are loaded for sea travel between Negros and Cebu islands. The tickets cost from Php190 to Php210, depending on your chosen seat area and 20% discount is given to senior citizens. There’s also a terminal fee (about Php15) at the port of departure.
Contact numbers for Ceres Liner bus terminals
Bacolod City: (034) 433-4993 / 434-2386 / 434-2387
Cebu City: (032) 345-8650
Future updates on bus schedule and rates will be posted on this tag: Ceres bus updates (https://www.happysteps.net/tag/ceres-bus-updates/)
Hi happy steps, i just want 2 ask from bacolod to cebu.. Ung bus ba dadaan b ng san carlos terminal? Oct. 28 ng gbi my byahe b pa cebu?
Hi Beth, Bacolod to Cebu trips will pass by San Carlos IF you choose via San Carlos route. Meron din kasing via Escalante – Tabuelan – Cebu route. You can see the map of the route details here: http://www.happysteps.net/2009/05/01/bacolod-cebu-and-cebu-bacolod-ceres-liner-bus-routes/
If you intend to pass by San Carlos going to Cebu, be sure to inquire about such bus trips at the Ceres Liner terminal.
bakit kaya lumipat lahat ng Ceres na Cebu-Bacolod sa North Terminal eh ang pangit dun! mas maganda sa south Bus.
mgkano ang fare from samboan to cebu proper?
Hi Licel, sorry I really have no idea about Samboan to Cebu routes. We are not affiliated with Ceres Liner; you may contact them at the numbers provided above.
which trip is better via escalante or via don salvador?
Lorean, the route via don salvador is better and faster, as long as your trip is straight to Bacolod and you are not going down in any of the municipalities from San Carlos to Bacolod.
magkano ang fare Caticlan to Iloilo?
ga hire ug job ang ceres liner? ky mo apply ko ug conduktor
pwede kaya sumakay na my pet na puppy daladala? walamg cage since baby pa at shi tzu. please response naman sa may alam. I’m from cebu going bacolod. tnx
Hi, please contact them directly at the numbers provided above.
ask lang po. .pwdi po vah.? Mag sakai ng aso sa ceres baby zitsu. . Palang ask lang po. .paki inform na lang. .
ate kamusta nung nagsakai ka ng ceres at may aso ka? Pinasakai lang vah? . . Sa an nilagay ate?
How many hours from Cebu to Bacolod?
Hi Orlando! It depends on the route you’re taking, whether it’s via Salvador Benedicto or Escalante. You can read more info about travel time and bus routes in this post:
http://www.happysteps.net/2009/05/01/bacolod-cebu-and-cebu-bacolod-ceres-liner-bus-routes/
Just the info I need. Thanks!
You’re welcome! 🙂
ano sked ng bac to cebu via don salvador sa may 15? ang first trip?
Hi Janet! Please check the schedule for the daily trips above, there’s a 7:15 AM and 12:15 PM bus trip from Bacolod to Cebu via Don Salvador route. To be sure, you can call Ceres Liner at the numbers provided above. Happy trip! 🙂
terminal fee is 20?
Hi Kajari,
I’m not sure about the terminal fee now. We got it at Php15 that time. Please read the disclaimer. Thanks!
hoe do I get to dapitan?
This is 2 years old. Are rates the same?
Hi John, please contact Ceres Liner for the latest rates and trip schedule. I’ve posted the numbers above. p.s. We’re not affiliated with Ceres Liner and the information posted here is just to give an idea/overview for the readers. It’s still best to contact them directly. Thanks for dropping by!
Pila ang fare Cebu to Manjuyod?
HI,
Paano po makapunta sa Ceres Terminal galing cebu airport papunta ng bacolod? please help
Hi I would just like to inquire how to buy tickets in Advance 12/6/13 4:30AM to Bacolod then 12/6/13 11PM to Cebu and how much I am not Senior. will tehre be any additional fees please inlcude your telephone number if I will be calling from Manila. Thank you
Hi, ano sked available from Cebu to Bacolod via Don Salvador on Dec 21, 2013? Please assist. Thank you.
pwede mag tanong magkano ang pamasahe galing sa tabunok to bacolod city ? magkano ang aircon o hindi aircon ?
are these schedules still the same now?
Hi Sher,
The schedule may not anymore be exactly as posted here. Please contact Ceres Liner directly… their numbers are provided above.
Good day happysteps!
I would like to ask of where is the ceres bus via toledo located. Is it at south bus terminal or north bus. Thank you for your response
Magkanu poh fare from cebu to dipolog?
We plan on self driving from Cebu To Bacolod.
Do you know if the Danilo Lines Inc. Lite Ferry
still operate the same schedule as you informed in 2009?
Thanks
Hello happysteps!!!
do u know pila ang charge if mgpadalag something from cebu to tampi neg or.?
magkano ang aircon bus trip from bacolod to Don Salvador benedicto??
Hi tanong lang po ako sa december 17 may byahe po ba cebu to bacolod via san carlos mga 3 pm? Kac isa lang ang bus via canlaon at super early pa kaya hnd me makaksakay… thanks
GOOD DAY. TANONG KO LANG PO KNG ANU ORAS ANG LAST TRIP NANG CEBU TO BACOLOD? SA DEC. 25, 2014 PO.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.
THANK YOU.
which route is the shortest and how long?