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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lompoc and Santa Cruz takes 11h 22m and the fastest bus takes 8h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lompoc to Santa Cruz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 22m
Duration
306 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Lompoc to Santa Cruz bus times

Buses run twice daily between Lompoc and Santa Cruz. The earliest departure is at 1:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lompoc is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Santa Cruz at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop and take an average of 11h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro14h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro14h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro16h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 57m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro16h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro14h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    City of LompocAmtrakSanta Cruz Metro8h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lompoc to Santa Cruz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lompoc to Santa Cruz.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 306.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Santa Cruz, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Soquel Ave & Front via Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop, San Jose, and Diridon Station in around 8h 23m.

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