There are 5 ways to get from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, train via Goleta
best- Take the bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaksbus
- Take the train from Goleta Station to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
8h 46m$113–207Drive 256 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springscar 256 mi
4h 32m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus
9h 12mBus, train
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Stationtrain
10h 9mBus, train via Anaheim
- Take the bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Centerbus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs. However, there are services departing from Cypress Ave and I St and arriving at Palm Springs North via Chapala & Anapamu, Santa Barbara Bus Stop and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Lompoc and Desert Hot Springs is 272 miles. The road distance is 257.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus and train via Goleta which takes 8h 46m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by City of Lompoc, depart from Cypress Ave and I St station.
Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs bus services, operated by City of Lompoc, arrive at Santa Barbara Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Lompoc to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 942+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Lompoc, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Desert Hot Springs via Santa Barbara Transit Center, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 9h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Goleta Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (805) 692-1902
- [email protected]
- Website
- cleanairexpress.com
Bus from Lompoc to Hollister at Pacific Oaks
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Website
- https://cleanairexpress.com/
- Website
- theroutingcompany.com
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- theroutingcompany.com
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- theroutingcompany.com
Bus from Cypress Ave and I St to Santa Barbara Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- theroutingcompany.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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