The average bus between Carmel and Lompoc takes 10h 36m and the fastest bus takes 9h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carmel to Lompoc. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Carmel and Lompoc. The earliest departure is at 8:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carmel is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Lompoc at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Carmel station and arriving at Lompoc station via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Carmel to Lompoc bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas station.
Carmel to Lompoc bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.
The distance between Carmel and Lompoc is 248.7 km. The road distance is 388 km.
Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
