2026 Dumaguete to San Jose and vice versa: Ceres Liner Bus Schedule & Fares

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Overview

Last Updated: January 2026

Ceres Liner has daily bus trips between Dumaguete and San Jose, Negros Oriental via Mabinay Bus Terminal. The travel time is around 1 hour. This includes determined or possible stops along the way. The ticket price for the passenger fare is ₱0.00. Children below a certain age, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities generally have a discount.

Travel Time

The estimated travel time between Dumaguete and San Jose, Negros Oriental via Mabinay Bus Terminal is 1 hour. There is a stop at Mabinay Bus Terminal that will take around 15-30 minutes but this is already calculated in the travel time.

Amenities

Aircon
Luggage storage

Dumaguete Terminal:

Dumaguete Ceres Bus Terminal

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Stop Terminal: (15-30 minutes)

Mabinay Bus Terminal

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San Jose, Negros Oriental Terminal:

San Jose Stop

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Main Office

: 43 New York Ave, Quezon City, Metro Manila
: +639107385318

Dumaguete

: Ceres Bus Terminal, Calindagan Rd, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
: 435-2175
: [email protected]

San Jose, Negros Oriental

: San Jose Stop, San Jose, Negros Oriental

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Key Policies

ID Requirements

Students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) needs to provide an ID to avail of the discounted rates.

Other Important Information

Bus trip only

Luggage policy: 20 kg bag plus 7 kg hand luggage per passenger.

Know Your Destinations

Dumaguete

Dumaguete, often called the “City of Gentle People,” is more than just a charming university town—it’s a hub for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and easy access to some of the Philippines’ most stunning destinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average travel time for the bus is 1 hour between Dumaguete and San Jose, Negros Oriental via Mabinay Bus Terminal.

Ceres Liner has daily bus trips between Dumaguete and San Jose, Negros Oriental.

The amenities for this trip include but are not limited to:

Aircon
Luggage storage

Yes, in most cases, buses have stops between their destinations. These can either be fixed stops or flexible stops depending on the driver or operator.

Dumaguete to San Jose Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
07:30 AM	08:30 AM
02:00 PM	03:00 PM

San Jose to Dumaguete Schedule

Departure Time	Arrival Time
06:00 AM	07:00 AM
08:30 AM	09:30 AM
02:00 PM	03:00 PM
04:40 PM	05:40 PM

The ticket price for the bus fare depends on the accommodation. Through Ceres Liner, the fare is ₱0.00.

Accommodation	Fare
Regular	₱0.00

Yes, normally in the Philippines, certain type of passengers can avail of discounted ticket fares. The discount can range up to 20% but this varies between passenger type. You can reach out to Ceres Liner to get a more accurate percentage. You may also need to provide proof of identification or document to get the discount.

You can either book online for your tickets, at one of their satellite ticketing offices of Ceres Liner, or with affiliated ticketing partners. If you are purchasing your ticket at their local offices or ticketing booths, make sure to bring cash with you as it is the most common form of payment.

For more information, check out our Ceres Liner page.

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Ceres Liner

Bus Operator

Ceres Liner under Vallacar Transit Inc. is Cebu’s top non-air‑conditioned provincial bus service, operating from Cebu North and South terminals. They serve northern routes to Maya, Bogo, Daanbantayan, Hagnaya, Bantayan Island, Tabogon, Tuburan, Asturias, and southern routes to Toledo, Oslob, Santander, Sibonga. With frequent trips throughout the day, Ceres Liner plays a vital role in linking Cebu’s urban and rural areas reliably.

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2026 Dumaguete to San Jose and vice versa: Ceres Liner Bus Schedule & Fares

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