What is the cheapest way to get from Carmel to Lompoc?

The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Lompoc is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carmel to Lompoc?

The fastest way to get from Carmel to Lompoc is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Carmel and Lompoc?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel and arriving at Cypress Ave and I St via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas and Solvang Park - Solvang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Carmel to Lompoc?

The distance between Carmel and Lompoc is 209 miles. The road distance is 184.5 miles.

How do I travel from Carmel to Lompoc without a car?

The best way to get from Carmel to Lompoc without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs $210 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Carmel to Lompoc?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Carmel to Lompoc, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmel to Lompoc bus from?

Carmel to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.

Where does the Carmel to Lompoc bus arrive?

Carmel to Lompoc bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Carmel to Lompoc?

Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Lompoc is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Carmel to Lompoc.

Where can I stay near Lompoc?

There are 29+ hotels available in Lompoc.

Carmel to Lompoc - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Lompoc by train, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Salinas to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the taxi from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Lompoctaxi
6h 2m
$212–310
Drive 183.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carmel to Lompoccar 183.4 mi
3h 58m
$34–49
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h
$69–102

Carmel to Lompoc by bus (Amtrak)

14Weekly Buses

9hAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Carmel, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Salinas to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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