Luzon to Mindanao: Inside the Legendary 40+ Hour Ceres Bus Journey to Cagayan De Oro
CUBAO, Quezon City – It's the ultimate road-and-sea epic, and one lucky spotter has captured a snapshot of this incredible voyage in progress. A Ceres Transport unit, specifically Bus No. BN 11925, was seen making its way through the Visayas, en route to its final destination in Mindanao: Cagayan De Oro City (CDO).
Spotted recently at the Dumangas Port in Iloilo, the bus is running one of the longest and most comprehensive inter-island routes in the Philippines, a true showcase of the nation's Western Nautical Highway.
The Grand Départ: 7:30 AM from Cubao
The journey for this express bus begins in the heart of Metro Manila, departing from Cubao, Quezon City, at 7:30 in the morning. From there, it sets off on a multi-day marathon, traversing three major island groups.
The route is not for the faint of heart, but it offers a seamless, all-in-one travel package for passengers moving from Luzon all the way to Northern Mindanao. The extensive list of stopovers includes:
| Island Group | Key Stopovers |
| Luzon | Cubao, Quezon City (Departure), Batangas Port |
| Visayas | Caticlan, Kalibo, Passi City, Iloilo City, Bacolod City, Kabankalan, Mabinay, Dumaguete City |
| Mindanao | Dipolog City, Oroquieta City, Ozamiz City, Tangub City, Tubod, Iligan City, Cagayan De Oro City (Arrival) |
The Inter-Island Express: A RORO Marvel
The Ceres BN 11925, like many long-haul Ceres units, utilizes the country's Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) ferry system. This allows the bus to drive directly onto the vessel at key port areas (such as Batangas, Iloilo, and Dumaguete), and drive off at the next island, keeping the passengers—and their luggage—securely onboard for a continuous trip.
The spot at Dumangas Port in Iloilo confirms the bus has successfully completed the first major sea crossing and is now moving across Panay and Negros before its final major crossing to Mindanao.
This epic journey underscores the commitment of operators like Ceres to connect the furthest points of the archipelago via affordable land-and-sea transport, transforming a trip that would typically require multiple transfers into a single ticket adventure.
Contact for Your Next Adventure
Thinking of taking this legendary route? For bookings, schedule inquiries, and other assistance related to this incredible Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao journey, please call the dedicated line:
For Assistance call 09997168202
Ceres Bus: Cubao to Cagayan De Oro (CDO) Route & Schedule
