Public Transportation Links

  • Modesto Area Express (MAX)
    Provides local and Commuter Express service within the City of Modesto and the unincorporated communities of Salida and Empire. Ceres Transit meets MAX Route 29 and Route 42 at Herndon Avenue and Hatch Road and Route 42 at Community Services Agency. You can also call 209-521-1274 for additional Information.
  • Modesto Area Dial-A-Ride
    In addition to MAX, the City of Modesto provides Dial-A-Ride service within the City of Modesto and the unincorporated communities of Salida and Empire. Service is available to seniors (age 65 years old or older) and persons with disabilities. The general public may ride during restricted hours. Ceres Transit meets Modesto Area Dial-A-Ride at Herndon Avenue and Hatch Road and Community Services Agency. You must call 209-527-4900 to make a Dial-A-Ride reservation or to receive certification information.
  • Stanislaus Regional Transit (StaRT)
    Provides intercity fixed route; deviated fixed route called Runabout, shuttles, general public dial-a-ride and Medivan within Stanislaus County. You can also call 800-262-1516 for times and locations regarding StaRT services.
    • Ceres Transit meets StaRT Route 15 and Turlock/Modesto Shuttle at Herndon Avenue and Hatch Road and Magnolia Street at Third Street within Ceres.
    • Ceres Transit meets StaRT Route 40, Turlock/Modesto Shuttle and Eastside Runabout (for seniors and persons with disabilities only) at the Community Services Agency.
  • To obtain road and freeway traffic conditions for your daily commute, visit the Caltrans website or call 1-800-427-ROAD
  • Interested in carpooling and want to find a ride-share partner? Visit Commute Connection or call 1-800-52-SHARE.
  • For regional transit information in the Central Valley, visit Caltrans 511 or call 1-800 COMMUTE.