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How to get fromLompoc to Carlsbadby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lompoc to Carlsbad by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Goleta

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus bus Lompoc
    2. Take the train from Goleta Station to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    7h 18m
    $78–162

  2. Drive 234.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lompoc to Carlsbadcar car 234.5 mi
    4h 10m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Santa Maria Public Airportbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    8h 37m

  4. Bus, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SBA - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    5h 16m
    $169–235

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus bus Santa Barbara Express
    2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    8h 38m

  6. Bus, train via Camarillo

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Kelloggbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hollister and Kellogg EB to Camarillo stationbus bus 85X / ...
    3. Take the train from Camarillo Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 18m
    $55–112

  7. Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister & La Paterabus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SBA - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    6h 7m

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lompoc to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Lompoc Transit Hub to Oceanside via Santa Maria Public Airport, Santa Maria Airport, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, and LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop in around 8h 37m.

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