There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Lompoc by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbaratrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus Santa Barbara Express
8h 20mDrive 187.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Costa Mesa to Lompoccar 187.7 mi
3h 21m$35–50Line 43 bus, bus via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I Stbus
9h 37mLine 43 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus 43
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
10h 47m$102–138
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Lompoc is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Lompoc is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Lompoc. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Cypress Ave and I St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Cabrillo & Anacapa and Santa Barbara Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Lompoc is 202 miles. The road distance is 188.8 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Lompoc without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Costa Mesa to Lompoc, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Lompoc bus services, operated by OCTA, depart from Park-19Th station.
Costa Mesa to Lompoc bus services, operated by OCTA, arrive at Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Lompoc is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Costa Mesa to Lompoc.
There are 29+ hotels available in Lompoc.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Lompoc, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Cypress Ave and I St via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Chapala & Anapamu, and Santa Barbara Transit Center in around 9h 37m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- City of Lompoc
Bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- City of Lompoc
Bus from Santa Barbara Transit Center to Cypress Ave and I St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- City of Lompoc
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